Meet Five Most Beloved Animals at the Nakdonggang National Institute of Biological

Meet the black leopard, an endangered and protected species with declining populations worldwide. The black leopard's coat is so dark, you'll need a closer look to see its intricate patterns.

Black leopards are nocturnal and have reflective layers in their eyes that absorb light efficiently. They can see things six to seven times better than humans in the dark. 

They also have an acute sense of smell. They use the 'flemen response,' a behavior in which they curl their upper lip to reveal their upper teeth and inhale, to detect other animals and their surroundings. 

Known as the 'ninjas of the forest,' leopards have the ability to sprint at speeds of up to 64 kilometers per hour.

Meet the Arctic fox, whose fluffy white coat and cute features make it stand out. As they live in the cold Arctic and have developed a thick layer of fat on their bodies to withstand the cold. 

Their short, rounded ears prevent heat from escaping and their paws are characterized by long hairs on the soles.  

They live in burrows on small hills between 1 and 4 meters high. Generations of them occupy these small burrows for hundreds of years, gradually expanding them. 

Did you know this cute creature travels great distance of more than 1,000 kilometers along the sea ice? It's just as amazing as its appearance.

Meet the Phyllium pulchrifolium, a fascinating insect that has evolved to resemble a leaf. Its incredible camouflage helps it blend into its rainforest habitat and avoid predators.

Phyllium pulchrifolium lives mostly in rainforest areas. Its body, legs, and wings are very similar to leaves, which camouflages and protects it from predators. 

Males use their hind wings to fly, but females are too heavy to fly. It's a herbivore that feeds on the leaves of guava, cherry, mango, and other trees and moves slowly.

With its big, adorable ears, the Fennec fox is a charming creature perfectly adapted to the desert. The large and thin ears help them dissipate body heat in the hot desert. 

Their entire body is covered in long, soft fur. The fur keeps them warm at night in the desert, where temperatures vary greatly, and the fur on the soles of their feet helps them walk without sinking into the desert sand.

They are nocturnal and find mates by digging long burrows in the sand.

The Hercules beetle is one of the most popular animals at the National Nakdonggang Biodiversity Institute, especially with young children. Its impressive size and distinctive horns make it a real visitor pleasure.

This species is actually the largest among the hercules beetles and living across South and Central America.  It has two long, hard horns on the head and pronotum

The color of its scab wings changes depending on the humidity. There are many subspecies because the shape of the horns varies depending on the species.