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Bichir
Bichirs are slender, prehistoric-looking fish that are often thought to resemble dinosaurs or eastern dragons. Bichir fish are native to…
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Bowfin
The bowfin fish is a large and tenacious predator that lurks within America’s freshwater bodies, gobbling up smaller prey that…
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Tarpon
The tarpon, also known as the silver king, silverfish, silver sides, and sabalo, is a versatile fish that lives mostly…
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Sawfish
Fully-grown sawfish are titanic in size and can weigh well over 1,000 pounds. The sawfish’s distinctive spiked snout has been…
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
The Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen (or PBGV for short) is a small dog with a big, lively personality. Originating from…
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Basset Fauve de Bretagne
The history of this breed dates all the way back to the 16th century in France, when the long-legged Grand…
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Muskrat
The muskrat is a feisty rodent that splits its time between water and land. With its webbed feet and big…
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Saiga
“The Saiga is called the large-nosed antelope.” Thriving in the harsh dry grasslands of Central Asia, this unique-looking antelope is…
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Wandering Albatross
The wandering albatross lives mostly on the wing above the world’s southern seas. As one of the largest living birds,…
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Barramundi Fish
Aside from substantial wild populations in many geographical regions, the Barramundi is also cultivated through aquaculture in multiple countries. The…
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Bowhead Whale
Bowhead Whales were given their name because of their very large triangular skull that they use to break through heavy…
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Fluke Fish (Summer Flounder)
The fluke fish (also known as summer flounder, Northern fluke, and Hirame) is found in abundance across the United States’…
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Marine Toad
A large female marine toad can lay a clutch (group) of eggs numbering over 40,000. A marine toad is a…
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Siberian Tiger
A regal symbol of strength, power, and fortitude, the Siberian tiger is one of the fiercest predators in the world.…
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White-Faced Capuchin
The white-faced capuchin monkey barks and coughs to alert other monkeys of a predator in the area. White-faced capuchins live…
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Pika
Parts of the Northern Hemisphere are home to the Pika. Even though they resemble a rat, their closest relatives in…
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Fin Whale
The fin whale is one of the largest animals to ever exist on the earth. Residing deep within the world’s…
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Darwin’s Frog
The unique carnivorous Darwin’s frog carries tadpoles in its vocal sac for up to 70 days! Darwin’s frog is native to…
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Scimitar-horned Oryx
The scimitar-horned oryx is thought to be the animal that inspired ancient unicorn myths The scimitar-horned oryx is also known…
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Wyoming Toad
“Wyoming toads release poison from a gland in their neck as a defense against predators” Wyoming toads are Extinct in…
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Common Toad
Rush Hour Traffic Is The Biggest Threat To Common Toads One of the most populous species of amphibians in Europe,…
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Moorhen
Moorhens can walk on top of water plants in ponds and lakes. The common moorhen, also called the common gallinule,…
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Palm Oil
Palm oil and it’s derivatives are the product of the oil palm tree which is cultivated extensively all around the…
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Diet
Every living organism needs to find some way of nourishing itself, and animals are no exception. The exact diet of…
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Conservation
Animals In Danger Up until about 100 years ago, most of the planet was populated by animals that had no…
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Habitats
What Are Habitats? A habitat is the immediate environment in which a living organism (an animal or plant), exists. A…
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Evolution
What Is Evolution? As with all living organisms, animals change through the generations, changes which can be difficult to see…
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Life Cycles
What Are Life Cycles? The life-cycle of an animal, includes all of the stages from the end of the last…
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Behaviour
Communication For most animal species, keeping in touch with other animals of their species if often essential to their survival.…
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Anatomy
Animal Anatomy All living organisms, with the exception of basic single-celled organisms, are made up of various different parts which…
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Islands
Island habitats can be found all over the world and can either be the result of land breaking away from…
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Coral Reefs
Coral reefs along our coastlines are the richest habitats on the planet and are home to countless animal species. Animals…
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Oceans
Oceans form the largest habitat on the planet and are thought to be the place where all life started. Thousands…
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Freshwater
Lakes and rivers are created by streams high in the mountains that flow down when evaporated sea water falls as…
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Coniferous Forest
Coniferous forest is generally found in the far north with a vast area of coniferous forest being found deep within…
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Temperate Forest
Temperate forests grow in regions that have a wide range of climates, and despite the fact there are fewer plant…
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Mayfly
Mayflies are aquatic insects that get their name from the fact that the adult appears in May. Mayflies hatch out…
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Grouse
A bird species with feathers on nostrils, legs, and feet! Grouse are medium-sized, stocky birds that live in the Northern…
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Pink Fairy Armadillo
“The smallest known species of armadillo” Also known as the Pichiciego, the pink fairy armadillo is the smallest known species…
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Grey Seal
“A grey seal can dive 1,500 feet below the surface of the ocean and stay under for an hour.” A…
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Fur Seal
Seals that can walk on land Nine separate species of fur seals make up the genera Arctocephalus and Callorhinus. While…
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Sumatran Rhinoceros
The last ‘prehistoric’ rhino is now one of the world’s most endangered species The Sumatran rhinoceros is the last “hairy”…
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English Cocker Spaniel
English Cocker Spaniels are a sporting dog breed. Hundreds of years ago, the Spaniel breeds were developed in England. These…
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Mongrel
Mongrels, also known as mutts, are mixed-breed dogs. Unlike ‘designer’ mixed breeds, such as Goldendoodles, Cockapoos, or Puggles, a mongrel…
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Black Widow Spider
“Only the Bites of Female Black Widow Spiders Are Dangerous” Their reputations are fierce, but in reality, black widow spiders…
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Keel-Billed Toucan
Keel-billed toucans are also known as “rainbow” toucans due to their large, colorful bills. They are also called “sulfur-breasted toucans”…
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Yellow-Eyed Penguin
“Yellow-eyed penguins are uniquely characterized by their pale yellow eyes” The only penguins belonging to the genus Megadyptes, the yellow-eyed…
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Green Bee-Eater
The green bee-eater, or little green bee-eater, is one of the smallest birds in the bee-eater family. It is known…
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Banded Palm Civet
“Banded palm civets were named for their tan and black striped coats which give the banded palm civet more camouflage…
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Masked Palm Civet
“Masked palm civets can spray a foul-smelling scent at predators to drive them away” Masked palm civets are arboreal spending…