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Wolf Spider
The wolf spider is a family of carnivorous spiders that have adapted to most of the world’s major ecosystems. Among their…
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Hermit Crab
These social crustaceans live in colonies of over 100, carry homes they must constantly steal from each other, and harbor…
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Bat
From singing to attract mates to catching newborns while hanging upside down, bats lead stranger lives than most people realize.…
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Chameleon
Can change color to pink, red, green, yellow, turquoise, and other colors! The chameleon, scientific name Chamaeleonidae, is a species…
Desert Tortoise
“A desert tortoise can live to be over 80 years old!” Desert tortoises are found in the United States and…
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Beetle
One in four animal species on Earth belongs to a single insect order, and scientists still cannot fully explain how…
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Brown Bear
Before the first snowfall, a brown bear races to consume enough food to survive months of hibernation, but that is…
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Aardvark
Classification Aardvarks are small pig-like mammals that are found inhabiting a wide range of different habitats throughout Africa, south of…
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Chinchilla
These small Andean rodents survive on dust baths instead of water, leap six feet to escape predators, and can outlive…
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American Pit Bull Terrier
Once bred for the brutal sport of bull baiting, this muscular and misunderstood dog somehow earned the nickname "nanny dog"…
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Bolognese Dog
Bolognese is part of the Bichon group, meaning they are cousins to Bichon Frises, Maltese, Lowchens, Havanese, and Coton de…
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Bluetick Coonhound
Descended from French staghounds gifted to George Washington and bred to track scents days old, this devoted family companion carries…
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Blue Lacy Dog
Texas claimed this scrappy, sleek-coated working dog as its official state breed, yet most of the world has never heard…
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Bloodhound
Bloodhound dogs are very intelligent and have an extremely good sense of smell, which has also helped them earn a…
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Black Russian Terrier
Born from a secret Soviet military program that crossed 17 breeds to forge the ultimate guard dog, this powerful giant…
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Bulldog
They are known to be kind as well as courageous in nature. These dogs are also extremely friendly. It has…
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Australian Terrier
A big dog was fit into a small package when it came to the Australian terrier. These terriers are smart,…
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Australian Shepherd
This fiercely loyal herding dog carries a surprising origin story that spans three continents, and its name tells only part…
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Australian Kelpie Dog
Bred to handle millions of sheep across Australia's brutal Outback without tiring, the Kelpie is a dog that demands to…
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Australian Cattle Dog
Australian cattle dogs are loyal, energetic, and friendly. This dog, also known as a red or blue heeler, is intelligent…
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Appenzeller Dog
This colorful Swiss cattle dog helped build mountain farms, joined Alpine rescue teams, and earned a reputation as one of…
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American Water Spaniel
Wisconsin settlers once crossbred several now-rare European hunting dogs to create a cold-water retriever perfectly suited for the Great Lakes,…
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American Staffordshire Terrier
Nicknamed the world's greatest Nanny Dog, this powerful and loyal breed carries a reputation full of contradictions that surprises even…
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Border Collie
Few dogs match the Border Collie's genius-level intellect and explosive athleticism, but those same qualities make this breed one of…
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Border Terrier
Bred to chase foxes through rugged borderland terrain and squeeze into underground dens, this compact working terrier defies every assumption…
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Sea Urchin
They have survived for 450 million years without a brain, they see light without any eyes, and some populations can…
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Purple Emperor Butterfly
The Purple Emperor is a large butterfly whose males have areas of iridescent purple on their wings. The larger females…
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Borneo Elephant
The Borneo elephant is a subspecies of the Asian elephant and the only member of the species to reside on…
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Burrowing Frog
“Some burrowing frogs can spend their entire lives underground!” Burrowing frogs are amphibians that dig themselves into the ground, and…
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Bird of Paradise
Male birds of paradise spend years growing flamboyant plumes and rehearsing spectacular dances just to earn a single glance from…
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Barb
Barbs are freshwater fish belonging to a family of 1,780 species. They are popular aquarium fish because of their brilliant…
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Cichlid
With over 3,000 species spanning tiny 2-inch dwarfs to 3-foot giants, these freshwater fish have developed survival strategies so bizarre…
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Tetra
These brilliantly colored fish can thrive for a decade in the wild, yet most aquarium owners never discover why captivity…
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Guppy
The Guppy fish, with their colorful designs and feathery tailfins, are favorites with people who keep freshwater aquariums. Guppies are…
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Bullmastiff
England's gamekeepers needed a dog that could run down a poacher in total darkness, pin him silently to the ground,…
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Bull Terrier
From the bloodstained pits of 13th-century Britain to the laps of Victorian royalty, the bull terrier carries one of the…
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Boykin Spaniel
Born from a chance encounter outside a South Carolina church, this compact brown spaniel went on to conquer swamps, win…
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Boxer Dog
From ancient Assyrian war dogs to beloved family companions, this breed carries a surprisingly complex history beneath that playful exterior,…
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Boston Terrier
Nicknamed the American Gentleman, this tuxedo-coated charmer carries a surprisingly fierce bloodline and a set of hidden health quirks that…
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Gorilla
These gentle giants share nearly all of their DNA with humans, can learn sign language, and bend iron bars with…
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Manatee
These gentle giants can weigh over a thousand pounds, sleep upside down near the water's surface, and have survived for…
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Piranha
Few creatures have earned a more fearsome reputation than the piranha, yet the reality of their behavior, diet, and even…
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Chicken
With over 23 billion alive at any given moment and more than 50 billion processed every year, the humble backyard…
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Hippopotamus
Surprisingly close relatives of whales, these massive semi-aquatic giants produce a pink, oily sunscreen from their own skin and can…
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Orangutan
Sharing 96.4% of our DNA and crafting tools, building nests, and even using leaves as umbrellas, these critically endangered forest…
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Polar Bear
Built to rule the Arctic's frozen seas, the polar bear faces a future as uncertain as the ice it depends…
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American Cocker Spaniel
This compact sporting dog charmed its way to the top of the AKC popularity charts for decades, yet behind that…
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American Eskimo Dog
Its name suggests Arctic roots and Indigenous heritage, but this fluffy white breed has a surprisingly different origin story rooted…
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American Foxhound
George Washington bred them to be the ultimate hunting machine, but before you bring one home, you need to know…
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Dusky Dolphin
The Dusky Dolphin is a small species of dolphin that is found inhabiting the cooler waters along continental shelves throughout…