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2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for A small elephant was found in Sri Lanka. His height is about 1.5 meters. This is considered proof of dwarfism in the wild. image
A small elephant was found in Sri Lanka. His height is about 1.5 meters. This is considered proof of dwarfism in the wild.
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for The fossa is Madagascar's top predator. It is the only animal that hunts the island's lemurs, able to move swiftly through the trees. Unlike most animals, it isn't active at a set time, making it cathemeral - it wakes and sleeps whenever it feels like it. image
The fossa is Madagascar's top predator. It is the only animal that hunts the island's lemurs, able to move swiftly through the trees. Unlike most animals, it isn't active at a set time, making it cathemeral - it wakes and sleeps whenever it feels like it.
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for This is an Emperor Tamarin, these guys weigh in at about 1 lb. and are found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia and the Amazon basin. They mainly eat fruit, but will snack on insects, nectar and leaves. They are believed to have been named for their striking resemblance to German emperor Wilhelm II. image
This is an Emperor Tamarin, these guys weigh in at about 1 lb. and are found in Brazil, Peru, Bolivia and the Amazon basin. They mainly eat fruit, but will snack on insects, nectar and leaves. They are believed to have been named for their striking resemblance to German emperor Wilhelm II.
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for I was today years old when I found out a reindeer and caribou are the same animal. These guys are native to northern Europe, Siberia and North America. Their herd sizes vary greatly by geographic location. This little guy is considered to be quite rare due to it's all white coat. image
I was today years old when I found out a reindeer and caribou are the same animal. These guys are native to northern Europe, Siberia and North America. Their herd sizes vary greatly by geographic location. This little guy is considered to be quite rare due to it's all white coat.
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Ducks are water fowl that can be found in both fresh and salt water. These guys have populated every continent on Earth and even isolated tropical islands, the only exception being Antarctica. Typically only ducks in the northern hemisphere are migratory. image
Ducks are water fowl that can be found in both fresh and salt water. These guys have populated every continent on Earth and even isolated tropical islands, the only exception being Antarctica. Typically only ducks in the northern hemisphere are migratory.
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Red pandas, also know as the lesser panda are native to the Himalayas and China. Modern genetic testing proves they are closely related to raccoons, weasels and skunks. Red pandas regularly feed on bamboo, leaves, fruit and blossoms. Unfortunately due to deforestation, these guys are endangered. image
Red pandas, also know as the lesser panda are native to the Himalayas and China. Modern genetic testing proves they are closely related to raccoons, weasels and skunks. Red pandas regularly feed on bamboo, leaves, fruit and blossoms. Unfortunately due to deforestation, these guys are endangered.
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for The caracal is a wild cat from Africa. These guys are usually nocturnal and incredibly evasive. Generally male body lengths measure between 32-43 inches. 🥰🥺 image
The caracal is a wild cat from Africa. These guys are usually nocturnal and incredibly evasive. Generally male body lengths measure between 32-43 inches. 🥰🥺
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for This is a baby Giraffe, giraffes are the tallest mammals on the planet. Baby giraffes usually will be able to stand and walk within 5 hours of being born. They stand most of their life and need very little sleep. Plus they have the most adorable babies. image
This is a baby Giraffe, giraffes are the tallest mammals on the planet. Baby giraffes usually will be able to stand and walk within 5 hours of being born. They stand most of their life and need very little sleep. Plus they have the most adorable babies.
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Meet the Chevrotain, also know as the mouse deer. These guys are the smallest hoofed mammals in the world, with an average adult height of just 12 inches. These tiny "deer" tend to live alone or in pairs. They are known to mainly eat plant matter. 😍🤗 image
Meet the Chevrotain, also know as the mouse deer. These guys are the smallest hoofed mammals in the world, with an average adult height of just 12 inches. These tiny "deer" tend to live alone or in pairs. They are known to mainly eat plant matter. 😍🤗
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for This is a Margay, a small wild cat from south America. These adorable little dudes spend much of their time in trees. They are nocturnal, and hunt at night. Female margays only have litters of 1 or 2 babies a year. Unfortunately, people suck and these guys are endangered because of overhunting.🥺 image
This is a Margay, a small wild cat from south America. These adorable little dudes spend much of their time in trees. They are nocturnal, and hunt at night. Female margays only have litters of 1 or 2 babies a year. Unfortunately, people suck and these guys are endangered because of overhunting.🥺
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for This is a Fennec Fox. These adorable little guys hail from the arid deserts of north Africa. They live in dens of 10 usually and have the largest ear to body ratio of any other canid. They are know to eat insects, birds, lizards and eggs. How cute 🤗 image
This is a Fennec Fox. These adorable little guys hail from the arid deserts of north Africa. They live in dens of 10 usually and have the largest ear to body ratio of any other canid. They are know to eat insects, birds, lizards and eggs. How cute 🤗
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1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for This adorable guy is an Axolotl. They are found in lakes, specifically in Mexico. Surprisingly the pet trade has helped conserve this species of amphibian. Additionally Axolotls will remain aquatic throughout their life unlike most amphibians. image
This adorable guy is an Axolotl. They are found in lakes, specifically in Mexico. Surprisingly the pet trade has helped conserve this species of amphibian. Additionally Axolotls will remain aquatic throughout their life unlike most amphibians.
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11 months ago
Preview thumbnail for There are over 6,380 species of jumping spider, all renowned for their excellent vision. Despite their tiny size, jumping spiders can leap an impressive 6.5 inches - often spinning a stabilizing line of silk as they do. image
There are over 6,380 species of jumping spider, all renowned for their excellent vision. Despite their tiny size, jumping spiders can leap an impressive 6.5 inches - often spinning a stabilizing line of silk as they do.
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2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Chipmunks have cheek pouches that they use to carry food. Being omnivores they eat nuts, fruits, insects, bird eggs, plant matter and fungi. Chipmunks will also occasionally eat newly hatched baby birds. image
Chipmunks have cheek pouches that they use to carry food. Being omnivores they eat nuts, fruits, insects, bird eggs, plant matter and fungi. Chipmunks will also occasionally eat newly hatched baby birds.
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1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for The Pudú is the world’s smallest deer, with an average size 15” in height and weighing up to 26lbs. They live in the temperate rainforests of South America, where the dense underbrush and bamboo thickets offer protection from predators. They also bark when frightened. image
The Pudú is the world’s smallest deer, with an average size 15” in height and weighing up to 26lbs. They live in the temperate rainforests of South America, where the dense underbrush and bamboo thickets offer protection from predators. They also bark when frightened.
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1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for The Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel is only found on Japan's Honshu and Kyushu islands. Living in sub-alpine forests and boreal evergreen forests, these nocturnal cuties blend into the trees with their coloring. image
The Japanese Dwarf Flying Squirrel is only found on Japan's Honshu and Kyushu islands. Living in sub-alpine forests and boreal evergreen forests, these nocturnal cuties blend into the trees with their coloring.
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1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Commerson's Dolphins are one of the smallest species of dolphins. They also have a metabolic rate 2 - 3 times higher than bottlenose dolphins or killer whales and can eat up to 13 lbs of food per day image
Commerson's Dolphins are one of the smallest species of dolphins. They also have a metabolic rate 2 - 3 times higher than bottlenose dolphins or killer whales and can eat up to 13 lbs of food per day
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1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Mongooses and Hornbills are hunting buddies. The hornbill will look out for larger predators, while the mongoose helps the hornbill find insects for it to eat. Here we see a dwarf mongoose attempting to play with a yellow billed hornbill image
Mongooses and Hornbills are hunting buddies. The hornbill will look out for larger predators, while the mongoose helps the hornbill find insects for it to eat. Here we see a dwarf mongoose attempting to play with a yellow billed hornbill
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6 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Wallace's giant bee has a wingspan of 2.5 inches and large jaws, almost like those of a stag beetle, which it uses to scoop up tree resin to line its nests. image
Wallace's giant bee has a wingspan of 2.5 inches and large jaws, almost like those of a stag beetle, which it uses to scoop up tree resin to line its nests.
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to r/Awwducational by petdog347
2 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Opossums are oftentimes on the receiving end of hate but they're actually plenty helpful. For instance, because they just shrug off snake bite venom with no ill effects, scientists successfully developed an inexpensive, opossum-based antidote for many different snake venoms. image
Opossums are oftentimes on the receiving end of hate but they're actually plenty helpful. For instance, because they just shrug off snake bite venom with no ill effects, scientists successfully developed an inexpensive, opossum-based antidote for many different snake venoms.
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to r/Awwducational by 98cat
11 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Elephants can communicate through seismic signals - sounds that create vibrations in the ground, which they can detect through their bones. image
Elephants can communicate through seismic signals - sounds that create vibrations in the ground, which they can detect through their bones.
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to r/Awwducational by vaguelysomebody
6 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Myobatrachus gouldii, or the turtle frog, is a frog endemic to Western Australia that looks like a cross between a tortoise and a raw hamburger. image
Myobatrachus gouldii, or the turtle frog, is a frog endemic to Western Australia that looks like a cross between a tortoise and a raw hamburger.
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to r/Awwducational by MyNameGifOreilly
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Iberian lynx kittens nurse until they are 10 weeks old; however, they begin to consume prey captured by their mother after 1 month. During the denning period, mothers spend most of the day in or around the den, resting during the hottest hours and hunting during the cooler dusk period. image
Iberian lynx kittens nurse until they are 10 weeks old; however, they begin to consume prey captured by their mother after 1 month. During the denning period, mothers spend most of the day in or around the den, resting during the hottest hours and hunting during the cooler dusk period.
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to r/Awwducational by Random_420-69
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Some might think opossums are ugly,but maybe this will change your mind.Baby opossums are called joeys, just like baby kangaroos, and when they are born, they are only about the size of a honeybee. image
Some might think opossums are ugly,but maybe this will change your mind.Baby opossums are called joeys, just like baby kangaroos, and when they are born, they are only about the size of a honeybee.
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to r/Awwducational by cbkfalcon
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for The snow leopard shows several adaptations for living in a cold, mountainous environment. Its small rounded ears help to minimize heat loss. Its broad paws well distribute the body weight for walking on snow, and have fur on their undersides to increase the grip on steep and unstable surfaces. image
The snow leopard shows several adaptations for living in a cold, mountainous environment. Its small rounded ears help to minimize heat loss. Its broad paws well distribute the body weight for walking on snow, and have fur on their undersides to increase the grip on steep and unstable surfaces.
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