14 Unexpectedly Amazing Creatures We Share The World With

The Earth is a wild and amazing place, full with millions of fascinating species that most of us have never even heard of. Nature never ceases to astound us with all it has to give. Whether it's a stunning sunset, a flower-filled garden, or charming creatures, there's always something fresh that takes our breath away.

This is a Mongolian (Cinereous) vulture, and I would flee if I saw one. The cinereous vulture is the most endangered species of raptor in Europe. Development of agricultural practices reduced their food supply as these birds of prey scavanged the dead carcasses of European bison and other large mammals. They persevere in Mongolia (above, at a carcass with ravens), although we need to learn more about their general ecology to ensure their survival. Listed as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List, the Wildlife Conservation Society is working to protect these magnificent birds and other wildlife throughout Mongolia.