Five Things You Can Learn From Watching Mysterious Planet
Did you know Channel-billed toucans feed off small birds and reptiles? Or that Komodo dragons have a venomous bite? Here are five things you can learn from watching the new discovery+ original, Mysterious Planet.
To learn more about these creatures, stream Mysterious Planet on discovery+.
Puma
Pumas are highly adaptable creatures and can be found in a large variety of habitats. Their scientific name is 'puma concolor' but they are also known as cougars, mountain lions, among other names.
James' Flamingo
James' flamingos mate for life.
Horned Frog
Horned frogs have a mouth that's 6-inches wide. They eat almost everything on the map, including insects, snakes, birds, and even small mammals.
Mexican Blind Brotula
These creatures are completely blind, and use thin pelvic fins to sense vibrations.
Gelada
Geladas are the only grass-grazing monkeys in the world.