Silkie Chicken
One of the most differentiating features of the silkie chickens is their black skin, bones, and organs, caused by having an excess of melanin.
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Author: CritterFacts
Java Mouse Deer
The Java mouse deer is the smallest living ungulate! On average, they reach 18 inches long, 12 inches tall, and weigh up to 4 pounds.
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Spiny Softshell Turtle
Depending on where it lives, the spiny softshell turtle hibernates during winter deep in the water or mud where oxygen is high.
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WILD TURKEY
The Europeans named the turkeys they found in North America after the country Turkey as they resembled the Guineafowl sold by Turkish merchants.
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KODIAK BEAR
Being the world’s largest bear, a male kodiak bear can grow up to 10 feet tall when standing, but average 8 feet, and weigh around 600-1,500 pounds!
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LITTLE SPOTTED KIWI
Their long beaks allow them to have an excellent sense of smell. In fact, the little spotted kiwi is the only bird with nostrils at the end of their beak.
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ASIAN GIANT HORNET
Their deadly stinger is .25-inches long and can be used multiple times to deliver its potent venom that contains 8 different chemical substances.
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GIANT RIVER OTTER
Giant river otters are very vocal. Researchers recorded as many as 22 different vocalizations in adults and around 11 in juveniles.
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EASTERN HERCULES BEETLE
They get their name from their incredible strength. It is estimated that a Hercules beetle can lift over 100 times its own weight.
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Laughing Kookaburra
Laughing kookaburras are the largest kingfisher, which are known for their ability to catch fish by perching on logs or trees and then diving into water.
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HUMPHEAD WRASSE
The humphead wrasse’s hump is a signal to females how genetically healthy the male is. It’s similar to a lion’s mane or a buck’s antlers.
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