7 Animals You Probably Didn’t Know Exist

Araripe Manakin

Araripe Manakin is an incredibly beautiful yet critically endangered bird endemic to Brazil. There is only a small population of 800 individuals left. This unexpected decline in the population of Araripe Manakin is due to habitat loss and degradation. In the family of Araripe Manakin, male birds are more beautiful than females with striking patterns. They have pure white plumage, bright red crown and black wings and tail. On the other side, females have a dull olive green color.

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