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Indochinese Tiger
“Every Indochinese tiger has its own pattern of stripes, so no two tigers are exactly the same” Indochinese tigers live…
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Spectacled Bear
5 Facts • This bear is also called the Andean bear because it lives near the Andes mountains in South…
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Deer
Foraging languidly among forests and plains, the deer is one of the most familiar and recognizable sights in all of…
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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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Pygmy Marmoset (Finger Monkey)
“Also known as a finger monkey, a pygmy marmoset can leap a distance of 16 feet to get from one…
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Moose
“Largest of all deer species.” Moose are the largest of the deer species and the tallest mammals in North America.…
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Seal
Lithe, limber, and agile, the seal is a master of aquatic locomotion. The seal’s paddle-shaped flippers and unique physiology enable…
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Buffalo
Increasingly threatened by human development What this lumbering African bovine lacks in style, it makes up for in substance. Not…
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Bat
“A mother bat gives birth to her babies while hanging upside down.” There are 47 species of bats living in…
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Neanderthal
Although Neanderthals were at the top of the food chain, their demise was likely hastened by a newcomer on the…
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Otter
“Giant otters are notorious chatterboxes“ Just like many people, there are giant otters that are considered chatterboxes for their species.…
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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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Llama
One of the Few Animals that Humans Can Safely Hug Dependable, lovable, and calm, llamas are domesticated pack animals traditionally…
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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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Pademelon
A cousin of the kangaroo and the wallaby Found in Australia’s forest and island areas, the pademelon is a small…
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Wildebeest
A wildebeest is a version of an antelope. They have horns whether they are male or female. While they are…
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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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Numbat
Numbats eat up to 20,000 termites each day! A numbat is a marsupial found in the western part of Australia.…
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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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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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Caracal
“A small cat that can run up to 50 miles per hour” Caracals can be found in many places including…
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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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Lion
Lion Facts The lion is Africa’s apex predator The lion is one of the largest, strongest, and most powerful felines…
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Rhinoceros
This horned mammal is one of the most endangered animals on Earth The rhinoceros is an animal that was once found…
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Mountain Lion
“Can jump to the height of a two-story building!” The mountain lion is a large, tan colored cat species native…
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Panther
Classification The Panther (also commonly known as the Black Panther) is a large member of the Big Cat family, native…
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Koala
The koala is one of the most loved mammals in the world with its adorable round face, unique nose, and…
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Red Panda
Classification and Evolution The red panda (Ailurus fulgens) is a cat-sized species of carnivorous mammal that is found inhabiting the…
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Reindeer
“Travels more land space by foot annually than any other creature roaming the Earth” The reindeer has become somewhat of…
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Capybara
The Capybara is a large, semi-aquatic rodent that is found inhabiting the water-logged regions of Central and South America. Closely…
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Sea Lion
“One of the Largest Animals in New Zealand” They can dive too deep depths, they can walk on all fours,…
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Pink Fairy Armadillo
“The smallest known species of armadillo” Also known as the Pichiciego, the pink fairy armadillo is the smallest known species…
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Impala
When startled, an impala animal can jump up to 10 feet high. Impala are animals that live in the light…
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Grey Seal
“A grey seal can dive 1,500 feet below the surface of the ocean and stay under for an hour.” A…
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African Bush Elephant
Classification and Evolution The African Bush Elephant is the largest of all living creatures on land today, with some individuals…
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Platypus
Classification, Evolution, and History The platypus (also commonly known as the duck-billed platypus) is a small species of semi-aquatic mammal…
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Rabbit
Rabbits have been domesticated since Roman times, and possibly even from before that. Rabbits really do breed like rabbits. The…
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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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Cougar
“A Big Cat Without a Roar” As North America’s second largest cat, the cougar is an intimidating animal to run…
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Bison
The Largest Land Mammal in North America With their gigantic heads, massive horns, and shaggy fur, bison are the largest…
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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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Brown Bear
“Brown bears are often called “grizzly bears.” Brown Bears are animals that are found in many parts of North America and…
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Aardvark
Classification Aardvarks are small pig-like mammals that are found inhabiting a wide range of different habitats throughout Africa, south of…
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Echidna
“One of only two mammals that lay eggs!” Echidnas, formerly called the spiny or spiky anteater, are one of only…
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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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Fur Seal
Seals that can walk on land Nine separate species of fur seals make up the genera Arctocephalus and Callorhinus. While…
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Indian Palm Squirrel
Considered sacred in India, this Indian squirrel species has become an invasive threat in countries like Australia It’s not just…
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Bottlenose Dolphin
The bottlenose dolphin is one of nature’s most intelligent species The bottlenose dolphin is a well-known species of dolphin that…
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Abyssinian
Perhaps too much emphasis is given to the uncertain point of origin of the Abyssinian cat. What truly matters is…
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Amur Leopard
“The Amur Leopard may be the rarest big cat on Earth” The Amur leopard is an isolated subspecies of leopards…