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Humpback Whales
Humpback whales are super cool, but do you know anything about them? Well, learn all about them now!
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Elephant Sleep
Elephants only sleep 2 hours a night - that's a really small amount! Learn how elephants function on the lowest amount of hours out of all mammals!
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Bizarre Caterpillar
There's a new species of caterpillar that builds itself a shell from leaves. The behavior is new and unexpected, and scientists are studying the species!
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New Crab
Are you a Harry Potter fan? Well, Harry Conley discovered a new crab 20 years ago, and scientists recently assigned the crab a genus and species. The name honors Harry Conley, Harry P…
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Woolly Mammoth Facts
If you love animals, you should know about all types, extinct and nonextinct, alike. Well, do you know all about woolly mammoths? If not, learn all about them now!
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Snake Legs
Did you know that snakes used to have arms and legs? Well, a mutation caused them to lose all their limbs. Learn more about this now!
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Hearing Spiders
Spiders can hear sounds, and they hear things through the use of special "hearing hairs" that they have on their bodies. Scientists did a study and detected that the spiders could hea…
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Frankenstein Insect
Scientists discovered the fossil of an insect that was similar to ants, grasshoppers, wasps, and cockroaches. It had features from all of these other insects. However, it wasn't direc…
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Crocodile Fossil
Scientists found a crocodile fossil. However, the fossil reveals that the animal had mammal teeth, which is unusual. Learn more about this now!
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Newborn Gorilla
The Columbus Zoo has a newborn gorilla, JJ! Learn all about JJ and gorillas!
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Drowning Caterpillars Live
There are caterpillars that can be immersed in water for 4 hours at a time and still survive! Learn about how these caterpillars can do this!
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Drone Diving Bald Eagles
The Dutch National Police started recruiting bald eagles to take down drones! Learn more about this now!
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Mink Facts
Do you love animals? Do you know all about minks? Well, learn all about them now!
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Why Don't Fish Have Necks?
Why don't fish have necks? There's a reason, but do you know it? Well, read the article and find out now!
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Bear Facts
How much do you know about grizzly bears? Well, learn all abou tthem now!
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Ant Rafts
Did you know that when in danger, ants form a raft out of themselves to survive? Well, they create a raft, but they also always remember assigned seating in those rafts!
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Whale Encounter
Every animal lover wants a close encounter with a super cool animal! One kayaker was especially lucky with this! Watch this video and learn more!
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Mirror Ants
There are some ants that live in the Sahara Desert that have silver hairs. This is because the hair reflects light from the sun and helps the ants not overheat!
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Tully Monsters = Vertebrates
Fish don't have backbones right? Well, Tully Monsters did! Scientists did a study on their eyes to find out!
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Species Protection Consequences
Protecting endangered animals is vital to protecting the environment and society. However, there are unexpected consquences involved with species protection laws!
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Foster Birds
A California Condor laid an egg, but the egg disappeared in the middle of the night. Scientists replaced the egg with a dummy egg, and the condors incubated the egg without figuring o…
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Spider Jaws
Some spiders can trap their pray at super fast speeds! This all has to do with their jaws! Learn more about this now!
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Amoeba
What is an amoeba? Learn more about this now!
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Purple Digging Frog
There are purple, digging frogs in India that are unlike any other type of frog! Learn more about them now!
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Protists
Do you know what a protist is? Well, find out now!
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Jaguars
How much do you know about jaguars? Learn all about them now!
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Cuttlefish Camouflage
How do cuttlefish stay camouflaged in the ocean? Learn all about it now!
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A Fish Came Back to Life
If a human doesn't have oxygen for 5 minutes, it'll likely die. But, if you suffocate a killifish for months, it will remain unharmed. Learn why this is what happens now!
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Sticky Feet
If Spiderman actually wanted to walk up walls, he would have needed huge feet covered in adhesive. Learn about why and how other animals climb up walls!
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Omnivores
Do you know what an omnivore is? Well, now would be the perfect time to learn! Read the article to find out exactly what an omnivore is!
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Carnivores
The article describes what a carnivore is! A carnivore is a meat eating animal, but there is so much more to them than that! Learn all about it now!
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Blizzard at the Zoo
There was a blizzard over the weekend in the north, and some people were unhappy about the event. However, it was a great time for animals! Learn about how animals at the Smithsonian …
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Falcon Food
Do you know how falcons eat on a daily basis? Well, they cripple and imprison their prey to keep their food fresh! Learn more about this now!
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Bees in the City
Bees that live in the city have a harder time living life than bees that live in rural areas! Learn why now!
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Alpaca Facts
Do you love animals? What about alpacas? Well learn all about alpacas now!
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Raccoons
Do you love animals? Well read this article to find out all about raccoons!
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Sleep with One Eye Open
You've heard the phrase, "Sleep with one eye open," but you don't take it seriously. Crocodiles do, though! Crocodiles actually sleep with one eye open!
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Goat Facts
Do you love animals? Do you know everything about them? Well, there's a ton of facts about goats that you probably don't know! Learn all about goats now!
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Monarch Migration
You know that birds fly south for the winter, but did you know that monarch butterflies migrate to warmer climates during the fall? Here are some amazing photographs from their migrat…
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New Monkey and Fish Species
Did you know that monkeys could sneeze and fish can survive out of water for a few days? Well, not all of them can, only a new species can! Learn about this discovery!
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Turtle Facts
Do you love sea animals? Do you love turtles? Well learn all about turtles now! Learn about how/where they live, and the different types of turtles!
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Glow in the Dark Sea Turtle
Do you like turtles? Well, scientists just found a new type of sea turtle that is fluorescent and glows red and green! Learn more about it now!
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Sea Otters with Asthma
The first sea otter with asthma learned how to use an inhaler! The inhaler is not a human inhaler, but it isn't a sea otter inhaler either! It's a cat inhaler! Learn more about this now!
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Snake in Missouri
There's a snake in Missouri that was able to reproduce without a male partner! Learn about how this happened, and how this is normal for certain types of snakes!
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Monkey Memories
Do you think that animals can remember and anticipate things? Well, a study has shown that apes can! Learn more about the study now!
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New Human Species
Scientists discovered a new species of extinct humans! These extinct humans had tiny brains, but they performed rituals burials for their dead.
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Cats Do Not Need Humans?!
Do you have a cat? Do you think that you're the sole reason for your cat's safety? Well, that's wrong! A study has shown that humans are not a "safe base" for their cats. Learn more a…
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60000 Antelopes Died in 4 Days - Nobody Knows Why
Home on the range is supposed to be where the deer and the antelope play, but not in this case! Over the course of four days, sixty thousand antelopes died! Read more about the myster…
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Chameleon Facts
Do you love lizards? Do you know all about them? What about chameleons? Learn all about one of the coolest types of lizards!
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Fun Frog Facts!
Do you know all there is to know about frogs? I didn't think so! Learn all about frogs and toads, and how they differ from each other!
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Horse Facts!
Do you love horses? Do you know everything about them? Learn all about horses, and how they have affected the world!
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Pocket Sharks
Sharks are supposed to be big and scary, right? Well, scientists discovered a rare, tiny shark that's only 5.5 inches long! Learn more about this cute little shark!
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New Dinosaur!
A seven year old discovered the fossil of a dinosaur! This dinosaur is the cousin of the T-Rex, but it seems as though the dinosaur only ate plants! Learn more about the discovery, an…
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Abandoned Baby Tiger Triplets
Three cubs were born in a zoo in Ohio a few days ago. Their mother quickly abandoned them, but the zoo officials stepped in. The cubs are now in an incubator, but they are growing str…
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10 Ways to Help Animals
Do you love animals?! There is so much you can do to help them every day! Learn about what actions you can take to help them on a daily basis!
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Crickets End World Hunger
Would you eat crickets if you thought that would help end world hunger? A sixth grader made a documentary about eating bugs to end world hunger, and created a cricket filled recipe to…
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All About Dogs
Do you think you know everything about dogs? Did you know that humans walked alongside the relative of the dog, the wolf, over 100,000 years ago? Learn more about dogs!
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Woodlizards
Did you watch "How to Train Your Dragon"? Scientists and researchers have discovered 3 tiny woodlizard "dragon" species that resemble the dragon from "How to Train Your Dragon". Learn…
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Goldfish in a Lake
There are over 3000 goldfish in a lake in Colorado, and this is not safe for them! The goldfish are not native to the area, so they act as competition for fish that are native. Learn …
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Blue Blood Octopus
An octopus can live in Antarctica and survive cold temperatures because of a blue pigment in their blood! The pigment is part of a protein, and it is what helps them survive cold temp…
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Polar Bears Hunting on Land
Because of the climate changes, polar bears are hunting for food on land, but a new study shows that a land diet of bird eggs and berries cannot sustain the large animals. Learn more …
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Super Termites
There is a new super termite hybrid. It can reproduce quicker than any termite, and it might be able to live in a lot of different habitats. Learn more about the damage this may cause!
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Surprising Carnivorous Animals
There are six animals that we know that seem to be vegetarians, but they actually have developed a taste for flesh! Some populations of certain "vegetarian" animals are not vegetarian…
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Shape-shifting Frog
There is a shapeshifting frog that has been discovered! The frogs shift in skin texture in about three minutes. This discovery is amazing!
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Dogs Understand Your Mood
Dogs can tell when you're happy and when you're sad! They can tell how you feel based on your facial expressions! Learn more about the experiment scientists did with this!
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Baby Chicks can Count
Did you think humans were the only creatures that could count? Scientists found baby chicks that knew how to count, as well! Watch this video and learn about how they were able to do …
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New Species in the Reef
People think that we know most of the information about our oceans, but it turns out we know about less than a third of what lies beneath! Recent discoveries in Austrailia's coral ree…
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Punk Rock Snail
Snails named after a rock star? What's up with that? Well scientists were inspired to name a new species of snail after rock music due to their cool appearance!
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New Spiders
Are you scared of spiders? Well you should be even more scared now! Scientists have discovered several new species of the creepy crawlers! What kind of new spiders have been found? We…
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New Animals
New species of animals, no way! Well as it turns out we haven't discovered as much of the earth as we thought previously! Scientists have found various new creatures in different part…
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Coughing Frogs
All frogs croak, right? The answer is no! Scientists have discovered a new species of frogs that cough instead of croak, and this new species was found in the United States!
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Dying Snakes
Scientists have found snakes that are dying! These snakes have been infected with a fungal disease! Learn more about the possible causes of this disease and how it spreads.
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What Do Dogs Understand?
Do you have a dog? Does it respond to simple commands? Researchers have found that dogs don't only understand the words you speak, but they may also understand the emotions behind them!
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Echolocation
Do you know how bats communicate? They use echolocation to communicate with each other and to ward off competitors! Scientists recorded the various sounds bats made during one of thei…
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Classifying Animals
Do you know how to classify animals? Learn about the classification system, and learn what different animals are classified as!
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Why Fly? Flightless Bird Mystery Solved, Say Evolutionary Scientists
There are large flightless birds scattered across the world. Since most of them cannot fly, how are they all spread out around the world? Also, how are they all related? Read to find out.
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Double trouble! Rare red panda twins are super snuggly
What is cuter than a normal black and white panda? A red panda of course! The New Zealand Auckland Zoo now has two, rare twin pandas now in their possession from Nepal! Their birth is…
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Baby Giant Panda Debuts in D.C- Why Do We Find It So Cute?
Have you ever seen a real life panda and couldn't stop thinking how adorable it is? Psychologists have a theory as to why we find baby animals so cute. According to new research, we f…
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World's Biggest Pig Revealed
Meet the giant forest hog. The pig is 600 pounds. Learn more about the world's biggest pig.
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Big Pic: Mammalian Noses, Hot And Cold
Can you guess from the picture which animals have warmer noses and which animals have cooler noses? Researchers at the Lund University in Sweden are studying a new structure found in …
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Dung Beetles Use the Sun to Navigate
So what do Dung Beetles use to make sure they are steering their ball of poo in the straight path? The sun of course! A study by biologist Marie Ducke, showed that the S. Lamarcki, us…
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How Cats and People Grew to Love Each Other
Did you ever wonder how cats came to be domesticated animals? Researchers studying a 5,300 year old cat bones are analyzing the orgins of this friendly bond between cats and human bei…
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A corsage that bites
You try to tear off an orchid from a plant, only to find out that this orchid is actually a praying mantis! In fact, they look so much like a full blossom that they can outflower a re…
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Elephant Foster Mom: A Conversation with Daphne Sheldrick
How do you take care of orphaned baby elephants? Elephant foster mom Daphne Sheldrick will tell you how to take care of baby elephants! Daphne and her husband have fostered 250 baby e…
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The 15 Most Influential Animals That Ever Lived
Look into history and see how specific animals influenced the world. If you are interesting in different animals and want to learn, come read on!
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Good Vibrations: 7 Animals That Use Vibrations to Communicate
Although it is difficult for humans to see it, vibrations are used as an important way for communicating for many animal species. From frogs to spiders to elephants, they all use vibr…
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This Giant Fish Has Adaptable Piranha-Proof Armour
Did you know that Piranha's have the strongest bite of any back-boned animal? Imagine the pain of being bitten by it's flesh eating scissor like jaws! Well, the arapaima does not have…
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Five Trickster Animals that Play Dead
You might have taught your dog to play dead, but did you know that there are other animals out there that can also play dead? These animals play dead for protection or to lure prey! C…
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Extinct Pinocchio Lizard Found in Ecuador
Did you know that their was a lizard called a Pinocchio lizard? The once thought to be extinct lizard has been spotted again in an an Ecuadorian cloud forest! This is a special kind o…
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Dancing Animals With Some Serious Moves
Did you know that animals also dance much like us? Many of these animals dance to show off their talents to attract mates and for other different reasons! Check out these different an…
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Musical Mice Sing to Fend Off Rivals
It turns out that Alvin and the Chipmunks are not the only animals singing! The Alston singing mice in Costa Rica vocalize and sing in order to fend off rivals! Males vocalize in orde…
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Remote Rain Forest Expedition Finds 60 New Species
Do you think we have discovered all of the different animal species on this planet? It turns out that we have a lot more to discover! A recent expedition to very remote locations of t…
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Hippo vs. Elephant: Giants Face Off
Who would have thought that a hippo and an elephant would end up in a face off! The hippo was trying to protect its home by warding off the elephant! Can you imagine what would have h…
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5 Amazing Stories of Devoted Dogs
Do you have a dog? Then you know that dogs bring joy and laughter into your lives! They can be great companions and a great friend in the time of need to their humans. Check out these…
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Surprising Photo: Toad Eats Bat
This picture might look like a very interesting picture of a toad, but this toad is actually in the middle of eating a bat! The cane toad is a native of South America and is known to …
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14 Baby Pandas in a Crib: Why breed them?
Why are there fourteen baby pandas in a crib? It is very difficult to breed pandas. Researchers at the Chengdu Giant Panda Breeding and Research Base are breeding these pandas in the …
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FYI: Do Insects Have Personalities
You have seen insects buzz around you all day, but have you ever wondered whether each individual insect has a personality? Research has linked different behaviors among insects to pr…
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The ugliest animal in the world?
Believe it or not, there is actually a list of the ugliest animals on earth. Topping this list is the "miserable-looking blobfish." But don't worry, the nomination wasn't based in spi…
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New Mammal Discovered in 2013
The discovery of a new mammal is an incredibly rare event in the 21st century. In 2013, however, scientists discovered a new mammal species called the olinguito, which lives in the cl…
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Rare Italian-born Baby Zonkey in Good Health
Have you ever heard of a zonkey? Did you know that these amazing creatures are the cross breed between a zibra and a donkey? Meet Ippo, a newly born who is the newest addition to the …
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50 Best Birds in the World
Find out what birds have the perfect combination of impressiveness, uniqueness, and rarity and are considered to be in the top 50 of the best birds in the world! Check out this study …
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Goose
Learn fun facts of geese like their diet, mating activities, and how they hatch and mature!
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Reptile Breeder
Find out all about reptile breeders, what their duties are, and how you can become one!
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Interesting Birds Facts
Think yourself a birds expert? Read this list of birds facts and add to your already expansive knowledge on birds and find out cool facts to tell your friends!
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Rare Asian bird takes "wrong turn," lands in Tennessee
What if your flight to Asia suddenly took a "wrong turn" and you ended up in America? Well, that's supposedly what happened to one Asian hooded crane! Read this article to learn abo…
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Canada Goose
You've probably seen a goose in the pond at your local park, but if asked to name 10 facts about them, what could you list? Read this article on Canada geese to get all the informati…
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History - The Dodo Bird
Don't judge a bird by its namesake! Just because the bird is named Dodo doesn't mean it's particularly unintelligent. Learn more about the Dodo bird and how it became extinct now!
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Gecko
Did you know that there are approximately 2,000 species of gecko found around the world? These tiny to medium creatures roam the tropical and temperate regions of the world! Even more…
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Top 20 World Famous Animals
Just as there are famous celebrities, there are also famous animals! Do you know which animal is considered to be the greatest painter in history? Do you know which dog was the first …
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What are Mammals?
What is a mammal? Have you ever wondered what is it about us that makes us different from a reptile? Mammals are warm blooded creatures. There are approximately 5,400 species of mamma…
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Tasmanian Devil
What looks like a wild dog but is related to the kangaroo? The Tasmanian devil is a native to the region of Tasmania in Australia! Word of caution: do not stress out a Tasmanian devil…
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Echidna
Which animal was named after a monster in Greek mythology? The echidna! The echidna is also known as the spiny ant-eater. It has a tongue that is 18cm long and can be whipped out at a…
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Platypus
Did you know that the platypus is one of the only mammals that lays eggs? They are indigenious to Australia and Tasmania! Check out all of these weird characteristcs that make the Pla…
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Pika
Pikas are small mammals that are found in the Northern Hemisphere. Pikas like to live in regions where there are few other animals. Find out more about Pikas!
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Zonkey
Have you ever heard of a creature named Zonkey? Doesn't it sound like something mythical like a unicorn? Well it is real! A Zonkey is a hybrid of a male Zebra and a female Donkey. How…
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Fur Seal
Did you know that there are eight different species of fur seals around the world? These fur seals are more closely related to sea lions than real seals! Learn more about the fur seal!
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Thorny Devil
With a name like Thorny Devil, anyone would be scared to go near it! Did you know that the thorny devil also has a pretend head at the back of its neck to thwart predators? How c…
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Guinea Pig
The Guinea Pig is originally found in the Andes mountains. Did you know in South America that Guinea pigs are a source of stable food? They are mostly kept as pets all around the worl…
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Hyena
You might have seen the Lion King and might have gotten a glimpse of how mischevious Hyenas might be, but what are they like in real life? See what characteristics of Hyenas were actu…
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Birman
What has beautiful blue eyes and is a sacred animal of Burma? The Birman cat! Who can not love a cat that is affectionate, intelligent, and considered a sacred cat! Find out more abou…
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Water Dragon
Water dragons are one of the largest reptiles around! There are two different types of species of dragon and they are found in jungles and forests of East and South America! Chec…
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Arctic Wolf
What does it feel like to live in a place such as the arctic circle? If you are an arctic wolf, that is your natural habitat! Did you know that the Arctic wolf spends five out of twel…
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Dusky Dolphin
The Dusky Dolphin is a small dolphin that is found near the southern hemisphere. Although the dusky dolphins may look like fish, they are actually mammals who breath air in and out of…
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Bengal Tiger
The Bengal Tiger is the second largest tiger in the world! It is a very dominant and carvinerous animal! The Bengal tiger is considered to be an endangered species with approximately …
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Gila Monster
Much similar to the camel’s hump, the Gila Monster’s tail acts as a fat storage facility to help the Gila monster survive through arid climates! How cool is that? It is also one …
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Black Rhinoceros
The black rhinoceros is one of the larger rhinoceros from the species. Their horns have been known to reach more than 1.5 meters! Because it has poor sight, the black rhinoceros has a…
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Bearded Dragon
Did you know the bearded dragon can grow up to be 24 inches long? It makes a great pet and is a very exotic pet among children! Check out why!
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Chameleon
What lizard has large eyes and a curled tail? The chameleon is a very distinct lizard found in jungles and deserts! Did you know that the chameleon's eye structure allows it to have c…
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Monitor Lizard
According to legend, when monitor lizards were around, it meant that crocodiles were around as well! Monitor lizards get their names from the fact that they will stand on their hind l…
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Iguana
Can you imagine having an iguana as a pet? The Iguana is a native to Central and South America as well as the Caribbeans! Because of its natural green and brown color, the Iguana is a…
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Arctic Skua
This bird has earned the name "avian pirate" because of its tendency to steal much of its food from other birds! Where did the word "skua" come from and what does it mean? Read this…
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Atlantic Puffin
No, they're not penguins! Although they are similarly tuxedo colored, these dubbed "sea parrots" are very much distinct penguins! Find out in which ways!
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A Love Affair with the Ural Owl
What is white-faced, has a four-foot wing span, and use their talons to punch? Find out more about the beautiful ural owl!
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The Legend of Nessie the Ultimate Loch Ness Monster
Have you heard of the legend of the Lock Ness Monster? Do you believe that Nessie is real? Find out for yourself on this website!
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Peacock
Did you know that in the peakcock world, females choose their mates according to the size, color, and quality of the male feather trains? Learn more interesting facts about peacocks now!
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Reptiles
Would you like to learn more about reptiles? What are these cold blooded creatures that exist in the deepest corners of this world? Did you know that there are approximately 7,900 spe…
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Video From the Field: Anolemageddon!
Do you know what Anoles are? Anoles are a type of reptile usually found in the Caribbean Islands! Check out this cool video on Anoles , and how the scientist is trying to experiment h…
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Black Mamba
With a name like Black Mamba, would you expect this creature to be shy and seeking to escape confrontation? Don't mess with the Mamba or else its poisonous venom might not be what you…
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Komodo Dragons
What is 10 ft tall, 300 pounds, and its existence was not known until 100 years ago? The Komodo dragon! It is the dominant predator that inhabits many islands. Its saliva is so toxic …
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20 Fun Facts About Flamingos
Can you list 20 things you know about flamingos? Well you will be able to do so after reading this article! Check out what you may have not known about these pink and long-necked cr…
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