This small, endangered turtle’s entire world population is limited to 470 miles of rivers in Mississippi. It prefers clear water rivers with logs to bask on and…
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These birds live in large colonies, migrating, feeding, and flying as a group. Eastern white pelicans are monogamous and form long-term partnerships.
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These sociable parrots roost high in trees and can usually be seen and heard at dawn and dusk. Although their conservation status is “least concern…
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The black-spined toad breeds during monsoon season in still and slow-moving rivers. Tadpoles have been shown to recognize other tadpoles they’re related to.
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The Sonoran Desert toad does not have the ability to quickly move away from predators. Instead it uses a unique defensive chemical that can cause paralysis and…
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These birds get their unique green color from the special type of fig it eats- Ficus platphylla. When denied access to this fruit, the bird’s feathers instead…
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Snow leopards are the smallest of all big cats, and are perfectly adapted to the high, steep, and rocky terrain of their native habitat in the mountains of…
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These birds get their name from the line of black feathers on their facing, making it look like they’re wearing a mask. Males are a turquoise blue color with…
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These birds build their nests in tree holes, usually tree holes left by woodpeckers. Entire family groups, which can range from 3-12 birds…
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This bird gets its name from the ring of blue feathers atop its head. “Motmot” is a Spanish word that imitates the call these birds make. They can often be…
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