Comments on: Top 100 Cryptic Mammals

by: Mnynames

Sat, 20 Jan 2007 01:46:03 +0000

I agree, Kittenz, but consider this triage…

by: kittenz

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 12:45:22 +0000

Every species is a one-of-a-kind species! Even those that have close relatives among other species are unique in their own way and all are worthy of preservation.

by: vet72

Thu, 18 Jan 2007 02:16:10 +0000

Photos and zoological parks may be the only places left to see these wonderful creatures. Even with the best of wildlife and habitat conservation efforts in the most affected areas of the world may not be enough to save many of the animals listed. I’m doing what I can along with many others which I’m sure includes fellow C-mundoers here to contribute in any way possible to help in wildlife conservation efforts.

The poignancy of Jonathan Baillie’s statement ” These-are-one-of-a-kind species. If they are lost there is nothing similar to them on the planet. They are simply irreplaceable.” A point made most abundantly clear.

Loren, thanks for posting this list of these very special animals. All species of wildlife, great and small are much too important to lose. I can’t imagine walking in the woods and not hearing the song birds, the cry from a soaring hawk, seeing a young fawn or hearing croaking frogs on a warm Spring day. The day that happens, well…

by: sschaper

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 23:44:28 +0000

Hogs, no matter how small, would not add ambiance to your domicile.

Ever drive past a hog confinement setup?

by: Tengu

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 22:16:56 +0000

Come on, where is the Pigmy Hog, the rarest (and cutest) member of the pig family?

A timid tuskless wild boar the size of a hare, they apparently do well in captivity, why don’t we all have a pet one?

But I am pleased with Number 78, the Vaquita, since I always wanted to know what the smallest whale was.

(Talking on the cetacean, why no mention of the entire family of Ziphidae, many of which are only known from single stranded examples?)

by: Bug_MO

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 21:53:09 +0000

Was the Gorilla or the Chimpanzee on the list? I thought that there is only around 500 Mountain Gorillas left in the wild. Wouldn’t they be on the list? And were there any North American mammals on the list?

by: busterggi

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:24:20 +0000

Depressing.

And even more depressing is that

1) it could be extended to 300 with little effort and

2) it doesn’t address birds, reptiles, amphibians, fish or invertebrates.

by: mystery_man

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 17:23:58 +0000

This is an absolutely fascinating list. It’s sad because as Kittenz said, this is only the tip of the iceberg. Also, the list of extinct species is unfortunately growing longer everyday. I am amazed at how many animals are only known from a single specimen.

by: wenonahplace

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:49:51 +0000

Nice, I look forward to seeing some really mythical cryptids on that list.

by: PhotoExpert

Wed, 17 Jan 2007 15:36:59 +0000

Wow! Really, thank you for sharing that with us. I was aware of some of the animals and unaware of others on the list. Thanks for the education. This is what I love most about this site. It is interesting, educational and humerous at times. And although it is only posted occasionally, I think I speak for all when I say, we appreciate the time, dedication, and effort of the bloggers here at Crytomundo! The consistency and quality of posts here is what separates Crytomundo from other sites. Thank you!

The list was very informative. And although sad, there is always hope. Sometimes nature finds a way to adapt and survive in spite of obstacles created by man and nature. One can only hope!