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Tropicbird
Tropicbirds are the common name given to one of three species of seafaring birds that are part of the Phaethontidae…
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Slow Worm
The slow worm is a greyish brown lizard, even though they are often mistaken for snakes. Despite their forked yet…
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Pond Skater
The pond skater, also known as a water strider, lives its entire life on or around water. But unlike many…
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Geoffroys Tamarin
“A Geoffroy’s tamarin can jump up to 16 feet from one treetop to another.” Geoffroy’s tamarins are omnivores eating tree…
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Pied Tamarin
“One of the 25 Most Endangered Primates” Pied tamarins are endangered primates in northwest Brazil. The Yoda-looking species, who enjoy…
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Red-handed Tamarin
The red-handed tamarin is a small, energetic primate that roams the Amazonian forests. Despite lacking a prehensile tail and opposable…
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Marsh Frog
“Marsh frogs are the largest frogs that are native to Europe” Marsh frogs live in areas across Europe and parts…
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Dhole
“The dhole has been described as a mix between the gray wolf and the red fox” Also known as the…
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Cross River Gorilla
The Cross River Gorilla lives in the mountainous region between Nigeria and Cameroon. The Cross River gorilla (scientific name: Gorilla…
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Stag Beetle
The oldest known fossil of the stag beetle dates back to the Middle Jurassic Period, approximately 150 to 160 million…
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Sand Lizard
The sand lizard is one of the rarest reptiles in Europe, but wildlife officials are working to establish new populations.…
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Grey Mouse Lemur
“The Grey Mouse Lemur is a mouse-like primate with a powerful nose and big jump.” Grey mouse lemurs, also called…
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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…
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Malayan Civet
“The Mayalan Civet is the most distinguishable civet due to its dark legs and its long, striped tail” The species…
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Cat
Cats (domestic cats) seem to date back to around ancient Egyptian times, when they were worshipped and heralded as sacred…
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Fish
Fish are found in every ocean, lake, river and stream in all corners of the globe, in many sizes, colours…
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Insects
Insects are the most abundant group of living creatures on earth with up to 30 million estimated species of insect…
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Snowy Owl
The snowy owl, whose scientific name is Bubo scandiacus, is a large, majestic owl with striking white plumage and luminous…
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Dog
Dogs are thought to have been first domesticated in East Asia thousands of years ago. People primarily used dogs for…
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Meerkat
Classification The meerkat (Suricata suricatta) is a small species of foraging mammal that is found inhabiting the harsh conditions of…
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Squirrel Monkey
Classification And Evolution The Squirrel Monkey is the smallest species of New World monkey that is native to the forests…
Fossa
Classification And Evolution The Fossa is a medium-sized, carnivorous animal that is located entirely on the island of Madagascar. The…
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Patas Monkey
Patas Monkey Classification and Evolution The Patas Monkey is a medium to large sized species of Old World Monkey that…
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Sumatran Orangutan
Sumatran Orangutan Classification and Evolution The Sumatran orangutan is one of three orangutan species in Asia, and they are natively…
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Golden Oriole
The people living in the northern parts of Europe are known to be able to predict the start of spring…
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Edible Frog
Edible Frog Classification and Evolution The Edible Frog is a species of Frog found across Europe that is also known…
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Water Vole
Water Vole Classification and Evolution The Water Vole is a small species of semi-aquatic rodent that is found along the…
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Tapanuli Orangutan
Tapanuli Orangutan Classification and Evolution The Tapanuli orangutan is one of just three orangutan species in the world (the other…
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African Forest Elephant
African Forest Elephant Classification and Evolution The African Forest Elephant is one of two Elephant subspecies on the African continent.…
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Clumber Spaniel
Clumber spaniels are affectionate dogs with a sweet temperament. These dogs have strong, stocky bodies that sit low to the…
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Dogue De Bordeaux
Also known as the French Mastiff, this ancient breed originates from the Bordeaux region of France. Due to their massive…
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Eskimo Dog
Eskimo dogs are affectionately known as “eskies.” They are fluffy white dogs that can be toy-, miniature, or standard-sized. This…
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West Highland Terrier
The West Highland Terrier is a large dog in a small body. Flush with energy, stubborn and curious, even-tempered and…
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Grey Reef Shark
Grey reef sharks are voracious marine predators that prefer shallow waters and are among the most common sharks found in…
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Gerbil
“The Gerbil is the cute and lovable rodent cannibal!” Gerbils belong to a subfamily in the Rodentia order called Gerbillinae.…
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Fire-Bellied Toad
“The croak of a fire-bellied toad sounds a lot like a dog barking.” The fire-bellied toad lives in northeastern parts…
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Frilled Lizard
“Frilled lizards can stand up and run on their hind legs” A frilled lizard also goes by the names frilled-neck…
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Wrasse
Wrasse are among the most fascinating fish on Earth — they are colorful, curious, and full of personality. These active…
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Sri Lankan Elephant
“The Sri Lankan elephant is one of the world’s largest and rarest land animals.” The Sri Lankan elephant is one…
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Silver Dollar
Although closely related to the piranha, silver dollar fish are generally peaceful. People don’t tend to fish for or consume…
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Striped Rocket Frog
The striped rocket frog is one of the unique amphibious treasures of Australia. Known for its extraordinary leaping ability, this…