Tiger Tail Seahorse
Instead of scales, the tiger tail seahorse has tough skin stretched over bony rings which makes them undesirable to prey as food.
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Peruvian Pelican
The Peruvian pelican has air sacs under the skin around its neck that act like an airbag before the pelican meets the water at high speeds.
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Abyssinian
The Abyssinian’s main coat trademark is their “ticked” coat, which means every strand is a varying pattern of light color with dark bands.
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Azure Damselfly
Due to their insect predator diet, gardeners consider azure damselflies very beneficial and will make favorable habitats near their gardens.
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Cottonmouth
Cottonmouths don’t flee when threatened and will expose the white interior of their mouth while vibrating its tail though there is no rattle.
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Ribbon Eel
Within its life, a ribbon eel starts as a juvenile and then goes from a male to a female which accounts for the size and color changes.
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Leopard Tortoise
Leopard tortoises are the only tortoise to not have the protective scute above their neck which allows them to raise their head high enough to swim.
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Pollinators in Pain: How You Can Help
By Cheyenne Whisenhunt & Susie George Did you know that more than 70 percent of species depend...
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Stuck in Costa Rica: How nature has helped one naturalist cope with COVID-19
Hugo Santa Cruz is a photographer contributing to a new Netflix documentary about nature and...
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Frigatebird
The frigatebird is so well-adapted for the air that is has the largest wing-area-to-body-weight-ratio of any bird!
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Spiny Bush Viper
The spiny bush viper has keeled scales which are any reptile scales that have a ridge down the center giving it a rough appearance.
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The Monument, Behind the Scenes
The creation of my film The Monument, was the result of nearly 1,200 miles of driving down...
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Sailfin Lizard
The sailfin lizard is known for its excellent swimming in general, using its large crest as propulsion to move through the water.
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Dusky Dolphin
Dolphins make 3 different types of sounds which are click trains, burst pulses, and whistles; in fact, a dusky dolphin can make all 3 sounds.
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Chinese Water Deer
The Chinese water deer has tusks instead of antlers, which has given it the name “vampire deer” in English-speaking areas.
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African Grey Parrot
Out of the 350 or so identified parrot species, the African grey parrot is dubbed the best imitator of sounds and vocals.
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Clouded Leopard
The clouded leopard has the largest canines in proportion to its body with the upper pair measuring at least 1.5 inches or longer.
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European Green Crab
The European green crab goes by different names around the world such as the “shore crab” in the British Isles.
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