内容摘要：How unique is a gold lobster? About 1 in 30 million, according to Mark Hall, owner of the

How unique is a gold lobster? About 1 in 30 million, according to Mark Hall, owner of the

Chevrotains are remarkably small animals—about the size of a pet rabbit, cat, or small dog. In fact, they are the smallest hoofed animals on Earth. While the water chevrotain () can weigh between 15 and 35 pounds, the Java mouse-deer (

) is a mere 2.2 to 4.4 pounds. Most chevrotain species fall within the 2- to 9-pound range. Chevrotains have short, slender legs with tiny hoofed feet. They aren’t particularly agile when turning, but their small legs are efficient for running straight and moving through dense vegetation and forests.Their bodies are round, similar to those of a mouse or rabbit, with small, pointed snouts and large eyes. This unusual combination of features can cause people to mistake them for rodents. Their posture also adds to this confusion, as their longer hind legs make their hindquarters higher than their front. However, their thin legs, reddish or orange-brown coloring, and white markings make them closely resemble a deer. They also have small, pig-like hooves and long, sharp fangs.Unlike other ruminants, chevrotains never developed horns or antlers. Instead, they have what look like fierce fangs, which are actually elongated canine teeth, also known as tusks. These tusks are especially long and needle-like in male chevrotains, and are used during fights with other males. Fortunately, their thick fur and strong muscles offer protection from bites during these epic conflicts.

Chevrotains are shy and mainly solitary animals, making them extremely difficult to find. There are 10 known species, categorized into three genera:While the terms “chevrotain” and “mouse-deer” are often used interchangeably, researchers are beginning to distinguish between them: “chevrotains” generally refer to

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Nine of the 10 species live in South and Southeast Asia. Only one species, the water chevrotain, lives in Central and West Africa. Researchers struggle with studying these elusive animals because they live alone and are only active at night. Females typically have just one baby at a time, which is weaned quickly (around three months) and becomes sexually mature between five and ten months old."We see more First Nations People, more BIPOC people that are disproportionately impacted by climate change, so wanting to be able to focus on two sides of that coin and have those conversations," Barnes said. These trips hope to shed light on how U.S. national parks are truly for everyone.

For drag queen, environmentalist, and Intrepid partner Pattie Gonia, our national parks were a way for her to not only connect with nature but also with other people. "I started hiking in heels to let my queerness shine, but along the way, I met thousands of park rangers, scientists, advocates, and organizations who opened my eyes to the challenges facing our public lands," Gonia told USA TODAY in a statement."Travel has the power to transform awe into action. When you’re immersed in these incredible landscapes, you don’t just see what’s at stake – you truly feel it."

There’s a certain sting that comes with being unintentionally ignored, like waving at someone who doesn’t wave back or saying “hi” and getting silence in return. It’s awkward, it’s humbling, and apparently, it transcends species. Recently, a therapy dog named Macho felt that sting when his best friend, anamed Sven, walked right past him without so much as a glance. The quiet, emotional fallout of their dog friendship that followed was all caught on video, and it left the internet torn between laughter and a collective “aww.”