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Ghost Crab
They hunt at night, change color to vanish against the sand, and can outrun most threats on the beach, yet…
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Greenland Shark
The World’s Oldest Greenland Shark
The Greenland shark, Somniosus microcephalus, may not inspire the same mixture of terror and awe as the great white shark.…
Jellyfish
What Do Jellyfish Eat and How Do They Eat It?
The jellyfish is one of the most fascinating creatures on the planet. With their beautiful luminescent glow and bell-shaped bodies,…
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Jungle vs Rainforest: 6 Key Differences
: Have you ever wondered if jungles and rainforests are similar? Is a rainforest just a humid jungle? Is a…
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Yeti Crab
Discovered less than two decades ago on a pitch-black seafloor vent, this ghostly white crustacean has already shattered what scientists…
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Walking Catfish
It breathes air, smells with its whole body, and has no problem abandoning the water entirely to find a better…
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Order Up: 15 Animals That Always Have Insects On the Menu
Few terrestrial animals don’t eat insects. Wolves have been known to eat insects in dire times, and even humans make…
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Crab Spider
Crab Spiders can mimic ants or bird droppings “They look like tiny crabs.” Crab spiders are mostly found in the…
Shark
Are Sharks Mammals?
Sharks have ruled the ocean waters for over 400 million years. There are more than 500 species of these fierce…
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Nigerian Goat
The Nigerian dwarf goat is a small goat species from the West African Dwarf goat breeds like the American Pygmy…
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Carolina Parakeet
Once so numerous that entire flocks could be heard from miles away, this vivid native parrot vanished from American skies…
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The Ferocious Appetites of Nature: Animals That Consume More Than Their Weight Daily
What are the five animals in the world that could go on a diet? If you have ever struggled to…
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Florida Panther
The Florida panther is the only member of the puma family known to breed in the Eastern United States. Only…
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Chickadee
That cheerful chick-a-dee-dee-dee call in your backyard is actually a coded alarm message, and other bird species are listening closely.…
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No See Ums
Have you ever ended up with an itchy bug bite from an insect you did not see? You may have…
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Leopard Frog
“Leopard frogs are very popular with humans.” Leopard frogs are a popular pet and a delicious food source, and they…
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Glass Frog
“If you had a living glass frog in a high school biology class, you would not have to dissect it…
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Killer Whale
Despite ruling the ocean with 4-inch teeth and no natural predators, the creature known as a killer whale carries a…
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Bonito Fish
Faster than most sharks and capable of outswimming nearly everything in the ocean, this striped predator lives a double life…
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Immortal Jellyfish
One species of jellyfish has cracked the code on aging, cycling back to its juvenile form whenever it faces death…
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King Cobra
"The king cobra holds the title as the longest venomous snake in the world" Most king cobras measure from 12…
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Freshwater Suckerfish
Suckerfish belong to the family Catostomidae and live in freshwater environments across the world. It’s believed that suckerfish first evolved…
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Snapping Turtle
Unlike other turtles, a common snapping turtle is not able to fit its whole body into its shell. Snapping turtles…
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Barnacle
What is a barnacle? The barnacle is one of the oldest surviving creatures on earth and lives in oceans around…
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Bumblebee
The common bumblebee insect is one of the most social species on Earth. They congregate in vast colonies of fellow…
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Salamander
“Some species of salamander can lay up to 450 eggs at one time” There are 600-plus species of salamander in…
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Pygmy marmoset
Weighing about as much as a stick of butter, the world's tiniest monkey drills holes in tree bark with its…
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King Crab
With legs spanning the height of a full-grown human and claws engineered for crushing versus tearing, this ocean giant operates…
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Spadefoot Toad
With its sharp spade-like limb, the aptly named spadefoot toad burrows deep underground for safety and protection As one of…
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Squid
With three hearts, jet-propelled bodies, and the ability to flash colors on demand, these ocean predators break almost every rule…
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Cow
“…roughly one cow for every seven humans on earth…” Cows are animals that are found all over the world. They…
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Ladybug
Ladybird beetles, otherwise known as ladybugs, have been to outer space and had no problem catching prey in Zero-G. The…
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Cheetah
Classification and Evolution Known for their great speed, cheetahs are large and powerful felines that was once found throughout Africa,…
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Platypus
When the first platypus specimen arrived in Britain, scientists assumed someone had stitched a duck's bill onto a beaver. Discover…
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Grizzly Bear
: The Grizzly Bear–A Misunderstood Creature The Grizzly bear is a type of brown bear that was once plentiful in…
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North American Black Bear
Classification and Evolution The Black Bear (also known as the American Black Bear) is a medium-sized species of bear that…
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Javan Rhinoceros
Limited to just a single national park, the Javan rhino today numbers just 72 individuals in the wild The Javan…
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Fox Terrier
Bred to bolt foxes from underground dens alongside English landed gentry, these compact terriers packed a surprising amount of independence,…
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Poodle
Poodles have beautiful hairdos and are the best show dogs for their elegant appearance and innate performance ability. Poodles make…
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Glowworm
Glowworms are a group of light-producing insects that emit a brilliant glow. Many people appreciate their strange ethereal beauty, but…
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Macaw
From cracking Brazil nuts with their powerful beaks to camouflaging their vivid plumage in dense rainforest canopies, these long-lived birds…
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Kiwi
New Zealand's national bird looks and behaves more like a mammal than a bird, and its survival story is stranger…
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Tawny Owl
A species of wood owl, tawny owls are highly territorial and about the size of a wood pigeon. These medium-sized…
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Kangaroo
Australia's national symbol can cover the length of a school bus in a single bound, yet the biology behind how…
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Camel
Camels have survived some of the planet's most punishing environments for thousands of years, yet almost everything people believe about…
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Bongo
Classification And Evolution The Bongo is a large species of antelope that is found inhabiting the jungles and forests of…
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Aye-aye
Classification and Evolution The aye-aye is a species of Lemur that is found inhabiting the rainforests of Madagascar. The aye-aye…
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Dwarf Crocodile
Classification and Evolution The Dwarf Crocodile is a small species of crocodile natively found in the rainforests of West Africa.…
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Ainu
These strong, loyal, and dedicated pets are known for being extremely devoted to their owners and are often sought out…
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Moray Eel
With over 200 species hiding in reef crevices worldwide, these scaleless predators carry biological surprises far stranger than their fearsome…