Animals
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
Lurking in shallow coastal waters, this 25-foot predator carries a chainsaw on its face and can clone itself, yet almost…
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Petit Basset Griffon Vendéen
Originating from the Vendéen region of western France, it descends from a larger breed called simply the Griffon Vendéen. It…
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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
Born male and destined to become female, this moon-driven predator thrives across vast stretches of the Indo-Pacific with a biology…
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Bowhead Whale
Lurking beneath Arctic ice, this massive creature carries secrets that have forced scientists to rethink everything they assumed about the…
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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
Living in tight-knit troops and capable of reaching speeds that would surprise most predators, these small but resourceful Central and…
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Pika
Tucked into rocky cliffs across North America and Asia, this tailless little mammal faces a threat that no predator poses:…
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Fin Whale
Hunted to the edge of extinction yet fast enough to outrun almost anything in the sea, this ocean giant carries…
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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
Europe's most widespread toad faces a surprising array of threats, from parasitic flies that eat their way out from the…
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Moorhen
This globally widespread marsh bird carries some surprising contradictions: it swims without webbed feet, flies without much skill, and raises…
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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
An insect so ancient its fossils predate the dinosaurs, yet so fleeting it may die before sunset. Understanding how the…
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Grouse
Millions of these camouflaged birds vanish into forests and prairies across the Northern Hemisphere each year, yet most people would…
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Pink Fairy Armadillo
Buried beneath the sandy plains of Argentina lives a creature so strange it seems stitched together from different animals, with…
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Grey Seal
Nicknamed the horsehead of the sea, this rare marine mammal carries surprising secrets beneath its thick fur, from its underwater…
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Fur Seal
Nine species of ocean-going mammals share the name fur seal, yet they split across two distinct genera, evolved from ancient…
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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
Adopting a mixed-breed dog sounds like a bargain until you realize you might bring home a puppy that grows three…
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Black Widow Spider
Feared as one of nature's deadliest assassins, these small, solitary spiders tell a far stranger story than their reputation suggests,…
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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…