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r/Awwducational

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Preview thumbnail for African Servals have large ears that rotate like radar dishes, can hear in ultrasonic, and even hear up to 13 inches underground. image
African Servals have large ears that rotate like radar dishes, can hear in ultrasonic, and even hear up to 13 inches underground.
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to r/Awwducational by AGreatWind
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Contrary to the popular belief that only virgin women can get near them, Unicorns will allow anyone to approach regardless of gender or past activities. image
Contrary to the popular belief that only virgin women can get near them, Unicorns will allow anyone to approach regardless of gender or past activities.
to r/Awwducational by Julia21hi
4 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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to r/Awwducational by lifeismeaningless_08
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for The Harpy Eagle is a huge, majestic bird of prey of South America. They can grow to the height of an average human and have been known to pluck monkeys from trees. image
The Harpy Eagle is a huge, majestic bird of prey of South America. They can grow to the height of an average human and have been known to pluck monkeys from trees.
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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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to r/Awwducational by SufferingSaxifrage
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Historically, ferruginous hawks were known to build nests of bison bones lined with bison dung image
Historically, ferruginous hawks were known to build nests of bison bones lined with bison dung
to r/Awwducational by Airwingmarine11
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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to r/Awwducational by Airwingmarine11
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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to r/Awwducational by Airwingmarine11
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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to r/Awwducational by Airwingmarine11
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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in China
to r/Awwducational by Airwingmarine11
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. đŸ„°đŸ„ș 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. đŸ„°đŸ„ș
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to r/Awwducational by Airwingmarine11
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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to r/Awwducational by Airwingmarine11
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. đŸ˜đŸ€— 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. đŸ˜đŸ€—
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to r/Awwducational by Airwingmarine11
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.đŸ„ș 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.đŸ„ș
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to r/Awwducational by Airwingmarine11
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 đŸ€— 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 đŸ€—
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to r/Awwducational by Airwingmarine11
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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in Mexico
to r/Awwducational by topsicle11
1 year 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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to r/Awwducational by iboughtarock
1 month ago
Preview thumbnail for Bagworm caterpillars build tiny log cabins out of twigs and leaves to hide from predators as they transform into a moth. image
Bagworm caterpillars build tiny log cabins out of twigs and leaves to hide from predators as they transform into a moth.
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to r/Awwducational by Sayara2022
4 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Golden moles are distinct from true moles and only resemble them as a result of evolutionary convergence. Because golden moles are blind, biologists believe the moles' iridescent fur serves no purpose in finding mates, but rather helps streamline their bodies to move quickly through the sand. image
Golden moles are distinct from true moles and only resemble them as a result of evolutionary convergence. Because golden moles are blind, biologists believe the moles' iridescent fur serves no purpose in finding mates, but rather helps streamline their bodies to move quickly through the sand.
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to r/Awwducational by SeeThroughCanoe
1 year ago
Preview thumbnail for Cownose Rays surf waves and eat Coquina Clams in the Swash Zone image
Cownose Rays surf waves and eat Coquina Clams in the Swash Zone
to r/Awwducational by cheekypuns
3 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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to r/Awwducational by AGreatWind
7 months ago
Preview thumbnail for Unlike their parents that feast on villagers, hatchling Snallygasters reside in trees and eat mostly leaves before developing a taste for townsfolk after fledging. image
Unlike their parents that feast on villagers, hatchling Snallygasters reside in trees and eat mostly leaves before developing a taste for townsfolk after fledging.
to r/Awwducational by MTPokitz
3 months ago
Preview thumbnail for The PudĂș 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 PudĂș 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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to r/Awwducational by MTPokitz
3 months 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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in Japan
to r/Awwducational by MTPokitz
3 months 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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