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Lev Baker
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Lev is a writer at AZ Animals who primarily covers topics on animals, geography, and plants. He has been writing for more than 4 years and loves researching topics and learning new things.
His three biggest loves in the world are music, travel, and animals. He has his diving license and loves sea creatures. His favorite animal in the world is the manta ray.

Mountain Beaver
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Mountain beavers, also called “boomers”, are not beavers at all. Their name derives from American and European beavers, as they similarly gnaw bark and tree limbs. However, in reality, these… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

White Bass
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The white bass is a freshwater fish native to North America, and although it is often hunted for food, many people dislike its distinctive fishy taste. The white bass is… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Guadalupe Bass
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The Guadalupe bass is a black bass species that is the official state fish of Texas. Guadalupe Bass Summary The Guadalupe bass is a black bass species native to Central… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Tenrec
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While the Madagascar tenrec closely resembles a hedgehog, they are not related to each other. Tenrec Summary Tenrecs are small, insectivorous mammals that are only native to Madagascar. They are… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Mouse-Deer (Chevrotain)
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The mouse-deer (also called the chevrotain) is a small, nocturnal mammal found in Southeast Asia's forests. They are shy and elusive animals, and very little is known about them. It… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Tiger Muskellunge (Muskie)
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One of the most coveted freshwater gamefish in the United States, tiger muskellunge — commonly called the tiger muskie — is notoriously difficult to reel in due to its size,… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Blackfin Tuna
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The blackfin tuna is the smallest tuna species of the Thunnus genus, growing up to an average of only 39 inches in length! Blackfin Tuna Summary The blackfin tuna is… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Yellowtail Snapper
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The yellowtail snapper is a beautiful fish with a striking yellow tail that is one of the most sought-after fish for human consumption. Yellowtail Snapper Summary As you can tell… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Sailfish
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Sailfish are known for their elongated dorsal fins that resemble the sail of a ship. They are highly active and agile fish. Anglers often target them for their challenging and… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Goliath Grouper
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The goliath grouper is a huge saltwater fish that lives in tropical and subtropical waters worldwide. Goliath Grouper Summary The goliath grouper is a critically endangered large saltwater fish that… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

White Marlin
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A species of billfish with a long sword-like bill, the white marlin, lives in warm ocean waters around the world. They are a highly migratory species, moving between different regions… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Yellow Bullhead Catfish
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Native to North America, yellow bullhead catfish have a super keen sense of smell, which they use to find food and navigate their surroundings. Yellow Bullhead Catfish Summary These catfish… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

White Crappie
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The white crappie belongs to the sunfish family. White crappies inhabit freshwater, from lakes and ponds to small streams and big rivers. White Crappie Summary The white crappie is most… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Six-Eyed Sand Spiders
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The Six-Eyed Sand Spider disguises itself on the desert floor by burying itself in the sand. They will surprise attack prey by leaping from the sand. Six-Eyed Sand Spider Summary… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Southern House Spider
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Southern house spiders are a large spider species that can be found in households throughout southeastern North America, the Caribbean, and South America. They are not aggressive toward humans and… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Barn Spider
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Barn spiders are a species of spider that is common in North America, specifically in southern parts of Canada and the northeastern United States. They are about ¾ of an… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Fishing Spiders
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Fishing spiders are part of the genus Dolomedes and are found near water sources such as ponds, lakes, and streams. They get their name from their hunting behavior; they sit… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Sea Spider
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Sea spiders are marine arthropods that belong to the class Pycnogonida. There are over 1300 known species that belong to this order, varying in sizes from 0.04 inches to 2.3… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Boskimo
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Boskimos are chronic separation anxiety sufferers, so we only recommend taking on one if you have the time to take care of them. The Boskimo is a dog breed that… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

8 Native Plants in Massachusetts
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Massachusetts is a small state rich in history and home to beautiful scenic regions and many types of fauna and flora. Across habitats from coastal forests to rolling hills, there… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Golden Jackal
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The golden jackal, also known as the common jackal, is a wolf-like species native to Southeastern Europe, Northeastern Africa, and South Asia. It has a yellow-brown coat which becomes darker… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Irukandji Jellyfish
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The Irukandji jellyfish is a tiny sea creature, but don’t let the size fool you! If stung, this venomous jellyfish can cause extreme pain and even death. Irukandji Jellyfish Summary… Read More

By Lev Baker 2 years ago

Arabian Wolf
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The Arabian wolf, scientifically known as Canis lupus arabs, is a subspecies of gray wolf that is found solely in countries of the Arabian Peninsula today. It is one of… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

9 Native Plants In Hawaii
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Do you know what kinds of plants are native to Hawaii? If not, then you're in for a surprise! Many beautiful and unique plants grow naturally in Hawaii, and it's… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Underwing Moth
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The Catocala, also known as the underwing moth, is a genus of moths with bark-like forewings and very bright underwings. They are common in North America, Asia, and Europe and… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Xenacanthus
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The Xenacanthus was a small freshwater shark that went extinct around 200 million years ago. They are a prehistoric genus of sharks. It went extinct at the end of the… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Arambourgiania
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The Arambourgiania was a huge stork-like reptile. It had a wingspan of 25 to 30 feet and was three times taller than a human male! The Arambourgiania was a flying… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Polacanthus
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Polacanthus was a very unique dinosaur that once roamed the Earth. This four-legged armored dinosaur lived during the Early Cretaceous period, about 125 million years ago. Polacanthus had a spiky… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Chigger
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Chiggers are a sub-family of mites. Found in almost every part of the world, these creatures are microscopic and cannot be seen directly by the human eye. They can only… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Scottish Fold Cat
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"The iconic tiny ears of Scottish fold cats are a genetic mutation that can lead to medical issues." 5 Scottish Fold Cats Fun Facts Scottish fold cats are known for… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Epicyon haydeni
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This canine had an extremely strong jaw that could crush bones! The Epicyon haydeni was a species of dog that lived from the Early Miocene to the Late Miocene. This… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Emperor Angelfish
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The emperor angelfish is a species of marine angelfish. This species is commonly found all across the globe, but it is particularly abundant in shallow reefs of the Indian Ocean… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Eagle Ray
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Eagle rays are massive fish belonging to the same family as stingrays and live as long as 25 years! Conservation Status Most species are Near Threatened.  Some species have different… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago