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Leopard
Few predators inspire as much awe and confusion as this spotted apex hunter, once mistaken for a lion-jaguar hybrid and…
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Chow Chow
Once pampered by Chinese emperors and later displayed as wild zoo exhibits, this deceptively fluffy breed carries a complex history…
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Chinook
A single puppy born in 1917 from a polar explorer's ambitious crossbreeding experiment would go on to join Admiral Byrd's…
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Cesky Fousek
Once nearly wiped out by the chaos of World War I, this ancient Bohemian gundog clawed its way back from…
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Behind those soulful eyes and silky ears lies a dog that once kept royal company across European courts and may…
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Carolina Dog
Thousands of years before Europeans set foot in America, packs of these ancient dogs roamed free across the continent, and…
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Cairn Terrier
Before Toto charmed movie audiences and long before any kennel club gave them a name, these scrappy little Scottish hunters…
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Chihuahua
With roots stretching back to ancient Mesoamerica and a personality that punches far above its tiny weight, this breed carries…
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Bichon Frise
Throughout history, this dog has been referred to as the clown dog due to its strong desire to entertain and…
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Reaching 27 inches tall at the shoulder, the Bernese mountain dog is known to be a large and strong animal…
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Bedlington Terrier
Bedlington Terriers are compact, yet energetic little dogs. Originating from Bedlington, England, they were originally used in hunting rats, mice,…
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Bearded Collie
Scotland's shaggy herding dog packs serious intelligence and boundless energy into a high-maintenance package that surprises most new owners. Before…
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Squirrel
Groundhogs, chipmunks, and prairie dogs are all squirrels, and that is just the beginning of what most people get wrong…
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Beagle
Bred to hunt since ancient Greece, this beloved scent hound hides a surprisingly stubborn streak beneath those floppy ears and…
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Bavarian Mountain Hound
Bred in the Bavarian mountains to track wounded game that other dogs simply cannot find, this rare scent hound carries…
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Basset Hound
Basset hounds have a stubborn streak that manifests as a charming personality trait. Although they are obedient, you should expect…
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Basenji Dog
One of the oldest dog breeds on earth, this barkless hunter from the African bush carries a personality so complex…
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Seahorse
Male pregnancy, a top speed slower than a garden snail, and a digestive system with no stomach: these bizarre traits…
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Mule
For thousands of years, humans have selectively combined two very different animals to produce a creature stronger than either parent,…
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Magellanic Penguin
“Magellanic penguins are fast swimmers reaching speeds of 15 mph or more.” Magellanic penguins live on both the Pacific and…
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Gentoo Penguin
“The Gentoo Penguin is known to be the fastest swimming penguin in the world” Gentoo Penguins are, much like the…
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Royal Penguin
“A Single Event Could Wipe Out Royal Penguins” Residents of the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters, the royal penguin remains “a…
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Humboldt Penguin
“Humboldt Penguins are piscivores!” Capable of swimming up to 30 miles an hour, the Humboldt penguin is a very interesting…
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Western Gorilla
When thinking of gorillas, most people conjure a vision of an angry, snarling great ape – beating his chest before…
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Eastern Gorilla
“The Eastern Gorilla is known as the largest living primate” The Eastern gorilla is one of two species of gorilla…
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Eastern Lowland Gorilla
“The largest primates in the world.” One of the largest subspecies of the Great Apes, the Eastern lowland gorilla is…
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Leopard Cat
“A small, but dominant, predator.” The leopard cat is a small species of feline that is native to many different…
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Woolly Mammoth
The woolly mammoth was a furry elephant-like mammal. The wooly mammoth is one of the most fascinating prehistoric animals –…
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Sperm Whale
It can plunge deeper than most submarines, hold its breath long enough to watch a feature film, and carries a…
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Common Buzzard
This widespread bird of prey stomps the ground to lure worms, gets mistaken for eagles by tourists across Europe, and…
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Glass Lizard
“The glass lizard has no legs but is not a snake, making it a unique and interesting member of the…
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South China Tiger
“The South China tiger is a powerful predator, an expert hunter, and an old cultural symbol of regal strength.” This…
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Leopard Tortoise
The leopard tortoise is among the heavyweights of the tortoise world. Weighing an average of 40 pounds, this species is…
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Flounder
With its remarkably thin body, the flounder fish truly lives up to the name of flatfish. Lying almost motionless along…
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Bullfrog
North America's largest native frog communicates, hunts, and defends territory in ways that seem almost impossibly bold for an amphibian,…
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Asian Palm Civet
“Although not a cat, the Asian Palm Civet shares much in common with felines, including its hunting and tree-climbing.” The…
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Tortoise
Land turtles have outlived dinosaurs, survived whaling voyages, and carved their shapes into solid rock. Discover what makes these slow-moving…
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Fox
Cunning enough to vaccinate themselves against rabies and athletic enough to hunt prey buried under three feet of snow, these…
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Japanese Macaque
The Japanese macaque is a medium-sized Monkey found in a variety of different habitats throughout Japan. The Japanese macaque is…
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Radiated Tortoise
The Radiated Tortoise is a relatively large species of Tortoise, natively found on the island of Madagascar. Although having evolved…
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Fishing Cat
The Fishing Cat is a small to medium-sized feline that is natively found throughout a number of countries in Southeast…
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Clouded leopard
Hidden in Southeast Asia's dense jungles, this elusive feline blurs the line between big cats and small ones, yet its…
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African Penguin
African Penguin Classification The African Penguin is a small to medium-sized Penguin species that is found along the coast of…
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Raccoon
Few animals thrive so boldly in the shadow of human civilization, yet the masked creature raiding your trash can is…
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Canaan Dog
One of the world's oldest breeds spent thousands of years surviving wild in the desert before humans decided to bring…
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Chesapeake Bay Retriever
Chesapeake Bay retrievers are a type of gun dog that was bred for duck hunting along the Chesapeake Bay in…
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River Turtle
One freshwater turtle breathes through its tail, grows a mane of green algae, and may outlive your grandchildren, yet it…
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Sumatran Elephant
“Less than 2,000 left in the wild!” The smallest subspecies among the Asian elephants, the Sumatran elephant is native to…
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Western Lowland Gorilla
“The western lowland gorilla has been observed using basic tools in the wild in order to more effectively gather food“…
Galapagos Penguin
“The Galapagos penguin is located farther north than any other penguin species in the world.“ It is a very rare…