Frightened, the dark brown animal tried to defend itself by spraying venom at its attacker. A surprised scientist looked at his catch — and realized he’d discovered a new species. But Léo ...

Adult male: the glossy black body, with a greenish iridescence, contrasts with a brown head. The eyes are dark; the bill and legs are black. Adult female: dull brownish throughout, with darker ...

It is recognizable by its dark-brown face, long ... It only feeds on carrion—the carcasses of dead animals—and, by eating flesh before it rots, the vulture prevents dangerous bacteria and ...

Sables are luxurious little animals. These fur-bearing mammals, native to the forests of Eurasia, have sandy yellow, light brown, dark brown and black coats, which are valuable commodities in the fur ...