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Black Skimmer

Black Skimmer

A black skimmer has a long lower mandible to help with fishing. While flying they’ll dip their mandible below water and snap their beak shut.

Gharial

Gharial

The gharial rarely leaves the water except to bask in the sun or lay eggs. Since they don’t frequent land, gharials pose little threat to us.

Aardwolf

Aardwolf

A characteristic of an aardwolf is their mane that goes from head to tail. If threatened, their mane will raise up making them seem larger.

Hoatzin

Hoatzin

Even though a hoatzin has large wings, they rarely fly. Their pectoral muscles are poorly developed to make room for their digestive system.

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