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Wombat
Wombats have cube-shaped poop that they use to mark their territories. Wombats are chunky little vegetarian animals that live only…
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Bearded dragon
This ancient reptile communicates through color-shifting skin and a spiny beard, hibernates without truly sleeping, and can even change sex…
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Termite
Silent and relentless, these small insects cause billions in property damage without ever being seen or heard. Understanding how they…
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Arctic Hare
Arctic hares can run up to 40 miles per hour! The arctic hare is the largest of all North American…
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Arctic Wolf
“An Arctic wolf makes its home in places where the temperature can drop well below freezing.” Arctic wolves live in…
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Monkey
From tiny primates that weigh less than a deck of cards to massive species tipping the scales at over 100…
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Porcupine
Porcupines are the third largest rodent on the planet. They are broken down into two types of porcupines, which are…
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Howler Monkey
The largest New World monkey The howler monkey is an American monkey known for its roaring cry. This howl is…
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Millipede
The millipede belongs to the phylum of arthropods, falling under the same family as spiders and butterflies. They aren’t considered…
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Rhinoceros
Once numbering in the millions across Africa and Asia, rhinos now cling to shrinking patches of habitat while poachers and…
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Lion
Africa's most iconic predator lives by rules that defy everything you expect from a solitary, stealthy hunter, and understanding those…
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Sea Lion
Some serve in the United States Navy, others coordinate hunts with dolphins, and one species has already vanished forever. Discover…
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Snake
Snake Facts : Snakes are a form of legless reptiles, covering over 4,000 different species around the world. Also known…
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From Blue Whales to Titan Beetles: A Comprehensive Guide to the World’s Largest Animals
What is the biggest animal in the world? It is worth noting that the largest living animals in the world…
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Butterfly
There are many different types of butterflies in the world, like swallowtails and monarchs. They come in all different colors,…
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Cougar
North America's second-largest cat goes by more names than any other animal on earth, hunts prey larger than itself with…
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Echidna
One of Earth's most ancient and genetically bizarre creatures lays eggs, carries a pouch, hunts with electric sensors, and can…
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Bull Shark
Sharks that can live in freshwater Bull sharks get their name from the short, blunt shape of their snouts and…
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Indian Palm Squirrel
A Hindu legend says this striped little creature once helped a god build a bridge across the sea, earning a…
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Indian Rhinoceros
This one-horned ‘armored unicorn’ once roamed across India and Nepal, but today is rebounding from near extinction. The Indian rhinoceros…
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Betta Fish (Siamese Fighting Fish)
Vibrant, fierce, and surprisingly intelligent, the Siamese fighting fish hides a complex life beneath those flowing fins. What makes this…
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Lionfish
Lionfish are a group of carnivorous fish species that are native to the Indian and Pacific oceans. While there is…
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Sea Slug
One of the most important facts to remember about sea slugs is that there are over 2,000 species. They are…
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Magpie
Bold enough to ride the backs of deer and clever enough to recognize their own reflection, these black-and-white birds live…
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Water Buffalo
“The water buffalo is known as the living tractor of the East.” The water buffalo, also known as the Asian…
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Bird
From dinosaur descendants that mastered the skies to flightless swimmers navigating icy seas, the world's 11,000-plus bird species reveal just…
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Butterfly Fish
With over 115 species blazing through coral reefs in patterns so vivid they can confuse predators and signal partners from…
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Cockroach
Cockroaches can live for up to 30 days without food and 10 days without water. They can also live for…
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Centipede
Despite their name, no centipede has ever had exactly 100 legs, and that is just the beginning of what makes…
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Caterpillar
It is estimated that there are over 20,000 species of caterpillars in this animal group, and there may be many…
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Dragonfly
Dragonflies eat mosquitoes, gnats, and cicadas making them an important part of the ecosystem. These amazing insects also serve as…
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Fly
The fly is one of the most common and diverse groups of animals on the planet. Although they so often…
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Grasshopper
Grasshoppers comprise one of the oldest insect families on earth. The first grasshoppers probably appeared 250 million years ago during…
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Ant
The ant is a small-sized invertebrate that is found all around the world, with the exception of the polar regions…
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Tiger Shark
It swallows license plates, outlasted the dinosaurs, and hunts in the dark where you cannot see it coming. Meet the…
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Thorny Devil
The thorny devil is covered in thorny spikes that make it look like a miniature dragon. A small lizard native…
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Mole
“Moles are among the most remarkable diggers in the animal kingdom.“ In human culture, moles are animals that have sometimes…
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Puss Moth
The puss moth is a large moth with a soft, striped, and fluffy coat that makes it look like a…
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Crested Penguin
The crested penguin has long yellow eyebrows. It lives in the watery areas off of a rocky Antarctic island named…
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Hercules Beetle
“The Hercules Beetle is the world’s longest beetle!” The Hercules beetle is one of the world’s largest insects, and it…
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Pool Frog
The pool frog has a wide range across much of Europe, but it appears to be in steady retreat across…
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Monte Iberia Eleuth
The Monte Iberia eleuth is a dwarf frog (though it is often simply referred to as the Monte Iberia frog),…
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Cotton-top Tamarin
“The cotton-top tamarin features a remarkable crest of white hair on its head.“ The crest is only the most visible…
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Snail
Slow-moving but always fascinating, the snail is one of the most ecologically diverse animals on the planet. Belonging to the…
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Avocet
The avocet is a genus of wading birds that reside close to freshwater and saltwater bodies all over the world.…
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Oyster
Few creatures have roamed Earth's oceans for over 200 million years, survived the age of dinosaurs, and still ended up…
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Collared Peccary
The collared peccary (also called a musk hog or javelina) is commonly mistaken for a pig or boar. But despite…
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Common Frog
With its smooth, moist skin, long, sticky tongue, and elongated hind legs, the common frog is one of the most…
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Earwig
“No in-ear problems with the Earwig!” Earwigs are nocturnal insects that can be identified by the large pair of pincers…
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Sea Otter
The sea otter spends most of its life at sea. These charming marine mammals are a contrast of extremes. Floating…