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Coyote
Few wild animals have so thoroughly outwitted modern civilization while simultaneously starring in ancient mythology as a trickster god. Discover…
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Pelican
Few birds carry as much biological strangeness as this ancient fisher, whose anatomy seems almost too extreme to function. From…
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Tasmanian Devil
This ferocious marsupial can open its jaws wide enough to swallow bones whole, sneeze at rivals to avoid a fight,…
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Asian Elephant
Smaller than its African cousin yet still weighing as much as a jeep, this endangered giant roams the forests of…
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Elephant
Among the most intelligent creatures on Earth, these massive animals mirror human behavior in ways that continue to astonish scientists,…
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Ferret
Its name traces back to the Latin for "little thief," and true to form, this pint-sized predator has spent thousands…
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Serval
Classification and Evolution Servals are pretty unique since they are rather fond of water. As a matter of fact, they…
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Puffin
Puffins are distinctive seabirds belonging to the auk family, with an evolutionary history that traces back tens of millions of…
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Puma
Known by dozens of names across two continents, this solitary cat roams a range no other land predator in the…
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White Tiger
Once feared across the Indian subcontinent, this rare and striking big cat now exists almost entirely behind zoo walls, vanished…
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Liger
Key Facts Most ligers are born when a lion happens to share living quarters with a tigress. They are capable…
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Akita
Once reserved for Japanese royalty, this ancient hunting dog carries centuries of fierce loyalty and formidable will in every fiber…
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American Alligator
Ancient enough to have outlasted the dinosaurs, this armored predator still patrols the waterways of the American South, and its…
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Fennec Fox
With enormous ears that serve a surprising double purpose and furry feet built for scorching sand, this tiny desert fox…
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Bornean Orangutan
Classification and Evolution The Bornean orangutan is a large primate species that is found inhabiting the humid tropical jungles of…
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Rock Hyrax
Classification and Evolution The Rock Hyrax is a large species of Hyrax, most commonly found in Eastern Africa. They are…
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Roseate Spoonbill
Once hunted nearly to oblivion for the feathers on its back, this vivid pink wader clawed its way back from…
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Uguisu
Japan's most celebrated songbird has inspired centuries of poetry and heralded the arrival of spring, but its most surprising contribution…
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Affenpinscher
An Affenpinscher is a fearless dog brimming with confidence. This may seem funny, seeing that it’s a member of the…
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English Springer Spaniel
The English Springer Spaniel is a very common breed of gun dog that was originally created in England (probably bred…
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Drever
Drevers are one of the most popular dog breeds in Sweden. They are a smaller version of the German hound,…
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Dogo Argentino
Bred to take down pumas and wild boars, this powerful Argentine breed carries a fierce hunting legacy that surprises most…
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Dachshund
Bred to chase badgers underground, this stubborn little low-rider hides a surprisingly fragile body beneath all that confidence and charm.…
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Curly Coated Retriever
This curly-coated hunter descends from breeds that no longer exist, carries a stubborn streak that surprises new owners, and follows…
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Lemur
Found only on one remote island chain, these wide-eyed primates evolved in such isolation that scientists still debate how their…
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Epagneul Pont Audemer
France's rarest gun dog earned the nickname 'little clown of marshes' long before two world wars pushed it to the…
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French Bulldog
With British roots, a knack for charming Russian imperial courts and Parisian brothels alike, and a personality that can turn…
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Tibetan Mastiff
Ancient nomads trusted this massive, wolf-blooded guardian to hold off snow leopards at 16,000 feet, yet most modern owners are…
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Welsh Corgi
Queen Elizabeth II devoted a lifetime to them, Amazon kept one in the office, and Stephen King calls his "The…
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Gopher
These small, secretive rodents spend nearly their entire lives underground, rarely seen yet capable of reshaping entire gardens overnight. What…
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Stoat
“The stoat is the small, but bold, predator of the Northern Hemisphere.” Stoats may be small animals, but this doesn’t…
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Rockhopper Penguin
The smallest crested penguins. Rockhopper penguins are a breed of penguin that live off of island coastlines in the southern…
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Monitor Lizard
Intelligent enough to watch planes cross the sky, powerful enough to take down large prey, and popular enough to fuel…
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Dolphin
Beyond their reputation for playfulness, dolphins harbor surprising secrets: ancient military careers, a distant kinship with hippos, and a form…