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african penguins

african penguins

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01-31-2021

What Is the African Penguin? Why Is it Endangered?

The African penguin, Latin name Spheniscus demersus, is a species of penguin endemic to the...

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deep sea fish

01-27-2021

Seven Surprising Secrets of the Deepest Sea Creatures

Beneath the surface of the ocean is a vast and...

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great spotted kiwi bird

01-15-2021

Save the Baby Kiwi Birds! New Zealand Fights to Bring an Icon Back from Extinction

Kiwi birds are a national treasure of New Zealand -...

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hummingbird

12-31-2020

Do Hummingbirds Migrate? Yes, Individually

Hummingbirds are welcome visitors to the garden, but in some...

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skink

12-29-2020

Blue-Tongued Skinks: Low Maintenance Pets

Skinks make great pets for people who enjoy a low-key,...

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walrus

12-23-2020

Is A Walrus A Mammal?

Let’s cut it the chase: yes, a walrus is a...

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12-21-2020

African Wild Dog vs. Hyena, Know the Difference!

African wild dogs and hyenas are two groups of animals...

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water bug strider

12-17-2020

What Is a Giant Water Bug?

When one thinks of an insect, they usually don’t picture...

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blue macaw

12-07-2020

Is the Blue Macaw Extinct? Not Yet!

The blue macaw is one of the most recognizable birds...

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are chameleons reptiles

11-20-2020

Are Chameleons Reptiles? Yes, Here’s Why

Lizards, snakes, and turtles have been kept as pets by...

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flying squirrel

11-16-2020

Do Flying Squirrels Exist? Not Exactly.

Common names can often be misleading. The electric eel isn't...

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Cooper's hawk

11-10-2020

Cooper’s Hawk Bird: The Mysterious Hunter

A bird of many names, the mysterious Cooper’s Hawk is...

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Arothron meleagris -- Whitespotted pufferfish

11-02-2020

Where Do Pufferfish Live?

Pufferfish are one of the most recognizable fish around the...

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