Wallabies, wallaroos, and kangaroos all belong to the same family of marsupials and macropods, and they all go by different common names. As a rule…
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These birds are migratory, spending the spring and summer months near Russia and flying east towards Japan in the winter. Although Baikal teals have on occasion…
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The emerald starling is also referred to as the “iris glossy starling” due to its shiny coat of iridescent green feathers. One of the smallest starlings in West…
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These birds nest throughout the year, although there is a peak in breeding around the beginning of the rainy season. These birds lay two or three eggs in a…
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The longnose gar has the longest snout of all gar species and specializes in eating small fish. Longnose gars are considered apex predators and have the ability…
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Cuban crocodiles have the smallest distribution of any crocodilian. Strong swimmers and adept walkers, they can be found just as easily on land as in water.
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Just like people, newts need safe places to live. Unfortunately the Okinawa newt’s breeding populations are declining rapidly. Habitat loss, road traffic…
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The green mamba is a highly venomous snake species from southern and eastern Africa. The green mamba is a very shy and elusive species that spends most of its…
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Rainbow whiptails are brightly colored lizards. Their scales range from turquoise to green and yellow. With brown and white stripes and spots…
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These striking birds do not sing or vocalize, but they do make a whistling sound with their wings when they fly. Males are a bright blue with a red throat and…
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