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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.

Sequined Spider
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"The “disco-ball”-like plates on the sequined spider’s back confuse predators and make it difficult to see." Sequined Spider Summary The sequined spider, also known as the mirrored or twin-peaked spider,… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

English Crested Guinea Pig
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The English Crested Guinea Pig is one of the smallest of this breed, inhabiting areas of Europe and America. English Crested Guinea Pig Summary The English Crested Guinea Pig is… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Abyssinian Guinea Pig
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"Abyssinian guinea pigs are one of the oldest breeds of guinea pigs, residing in the mountains of South America." Summary Despite the name, guinea pigs are not pigs at all… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Amphicoelias Fragillimus
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"The Amphicoelias fragillimus had no natural predators due to its enormous size." Summary The Amphicoelias fragillimus was among the largest dinosaurs that ever lived. This giant Sauropod lived 140 to… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Argentavis Magnificens
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The Argentavis Magnificens had an impressive wingspan of up to 23 feet. That is about the same size as a small passenger plane! Summary The Argentavis Magnificens (literally translated to… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Supersaurus
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"The supersaurus was one of the largest dinosaurs to ever exist. Its neck alone could be as long as 50 feet!" Scientific Name The official scientific name of the supersaurus… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Rhesus Macaque
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The Rhesus Macaque can acclimate to almost any climate and has the broadest geographic range of any primate besides humans. Rhesus Macaque Summary The Rhesus Macaque is an exceptionally smart… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Lineback Cattle
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"In 2015, the Livestock Conservancy estimated that there are only around 500 lineback cattle left in the world." Summary Named after the line that goes down the middle of their… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Meiolania
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This turtle species had strange horns on the side of its head. These prevented it from being able to fully go inside its shell. Scientific Name Meiolania is an extinct… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Cryolophosaurus
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Despite the fact that this beast lived in Antarctica and its name literally means “freezing lizard,” it lived in a warm tropical climate. The Cryolophosaurus was a carnivorous dinosaur that… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

The 6 Best Books About Insects
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Key Points: The #1 Overall Best book about insects is Ultimate Bugopedia by Darlyne A. Murawski and Nancy Honovich.Insects are a vital part of life on earth. They are an… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Japanese Bantam Chicken
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Summary The Japanese bantam chicken is a breed of ornamental chicken or Gallus gallus. Commonly known as Chabo, this chicken breed was only found in Japan and a few other… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

English Longhorn Cattle
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The English Longhorn is a multipurpose cattle breed known to be easy to raise and is commonly in use for its meat and milk nowadays.  English Longhorn Cattle Summary The… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Scotch Collie
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The Scotch collie is considered one of the best shepherd dogs of all time. 5 Scotch Collie Interesting Facts The famous Scotch collie, Shep, patiently waited for his deceased owner… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago

Bat-Eared Fox
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The bat-eared fox’s large pointy ears allow it to hear insects such as termites crawling. They can hear the slightest movements insects make. The bat-eared fox’s large pointy ears allow… Read More

By Lev Baker 3 years ago