One of the smallest members of the toucan family, on average the green aracari weighs less than 1/3 of a pound. Despite its little size, the green aracari still…
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The identifying feature of the wonga pigeon is the “v” shaped marking on its chest. The white “v” against the blue-grey chest feathers makes for a striking…
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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 birds are nomadic and travel from island to island in flocks. While they usually wander the forest floor, they are powerful fliers and travel quickly.
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Throughout the 20th century, these birds lost around 90% of their natural habitat due to agricultural development. They have also been hunted for food.
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The climbing perch is a species of freshwater fish native to the southern parts of Asia. These fish can live outside water for 6-10 hours…
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These venomous snakes are endemic to Peru. Their name, “Barnett’s Lancehead” is in honor of Dr. Burgess Barnett, who collected many animal specimens throughout…
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The Cinnamon Teal is a species of duck native to western North America and parts of South America. The cinnamon name comes from the reddish-brown coloring of…
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These birds have been given a few nicknames due to their strong flying skills. Being able to achieve great speeds when flying, they’ve earned the nickname…
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Humboldt Penguins spend up to 75% of their time in the water. A South American penguin, they are used to warm climates and are known for residing along rocky…
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