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The thick fur of skunks protects them when they excavate and destroy yellowjackets. Yellowjackets don't produce honey; the skunks are after the delicious larvae.

The thick fur of skunks protects them when they excavate and destroy yellowjackets. Yellowjackets don't produce honey; the skunks are after the delicious larvae.

The Kakapo is a flightless, ground-dwelling parrot. Despite it being thought to be one of the world’s longest-living birds, there are only 147 left in the entire world.

The Kakapo is a flightless, ground-dwelling parrot. Despite it being thought to be one of the world’s longest-living birds, there are only 147 left in the entire world.

With little to no fear of man, the Giant Seychelles Tortoise was hunted to near extinction in 1840. They were rediscovered and protected. Also, they love head scratches.

With little to no fear of man, the Giant Seychelles Tortoise was hunted to near extinction in 1840. They were rediscovered and protected. Also, they love head scratches.

The leaf sheep (costasiella kuroshimae) is a sea slug that is able to photosynthesize. It does this by consuming algae and retaining the chloroplasts from the algae in its own tissues. This allows it to produce its own food through photosynthesis, which i

The leaf sheep (costasiella kuroshimae) is a sea slug that is able to photosynthesize. It does this by consuming algae and retaining the chloroplasts from the algae in its own tissues. This allows it to produce its own food through photosynthesis, which i

A hognose snake theatrically faking its death to avoid predation. This behavior is known as Thanatosis.

A hognose snake theatrically faking its death to avoid predation. This behavior is known as Thanatosis.

There are only 4 species of box turtle, and they are all native to North America!

There are only 4 species of box turtle, and they are all native to North America!

Penguins can jump up to 6 feet (1.8 m) out of the water

Penguins can jump up to 6 feet (1.8 m) out of the water

Although previous studies have pointed to chicken as the first human-bred birds, 7000-year-old goose bones uncovered from a Stone Age village in eastern China hint that geese may have been the first birds domesticated by humans.

Although previous studies have pointed to chicken as the first human-bred birds, 7000-year-old goose bones uncovered from a Stone Age village in eastern China hint that geese may have been the first birds domesticated by humans.

Cape lappet caterpillars responding to sound, a defense mechanism against parasitic wasps

Cape lappet caterpillars responding to sound, a defense mechanism against parasitic wasps

Dairy calves are social animals. Young calves, like Heathcliff, are motivated for full social contact, even when they have partial contact, adding to the body of research demonstrating the importance of social contact for calves.

Dairy calves are social animals. Young calves, like Heathcliff, are motivated for full social contact, even when they have partial contact, adding to the body of research demonstrating the importance of social contact for calves.

This is a Sea Sapphire! And when it doesn’t look amazing it’s invisible!

This is a Sea Sapphire! And when it doesn’t look amazing it’s invisible!

Tyrannosaurus Rex juveniles are much more slender and nimble than their parents before their growth spurt at 14yrs, this is so the adults and young don't compete for the same prey. [Prehistoric Planet]

Tyrannosaurus Rex juveniles are much more slender and nimble than their parents before their growth spurt at 14yrs, this is so the adults and young don't compete for the same prey. [Prehistoric Planet]

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The red panda was the first animal to be given the name ‘panda’ first, about fifty years before the giant panda.

The red panda was the first animal to be given the name ‘panda’ first, about fifty years before the giant panda.

Like a mouse crossed with a hummingbird, the diminutive honey possum is an Australian marsupial that feeds exclusively on nectar and pollen. A keystone species, a number of plant species rely upon these hard-working little pollinators.

Like a mouse crossed with a hummingbird, the diminutive honey possum is an Australian marsupial that feeds exclusively on nectar and pollen. A keystone species, a number of plant species rely upon these hard-working little pollinators.

The bigger an animal’s yawn, the bigger its brain, study finds

The bigger an animal’s yawn, the bigger its brain, study finds

The Valais Blacknose is a breed of domestic sheep originating in the Valais region of Switzerland. It is a dual-purpose breed, raised both for meat and for wool.

The Valais Blacknose is a breed of domestic sheep originating in the Valais region of Switzerland. It is a dual-purpose breed, raised both for meat and for wool.

Although they're the most solitary of the great apes, Orangutans still display a great deal of social intelligence. They care for their babies for up to eight years, longer than any animal besides humans, and, unlike other apes, males have never been obse

Although they're the most solitary of the great apes, Orangutans still display a great deal of social intelligence. They care for their babies for up to eight years, longer than any animal besides humans, and, unlike other apes, males have never been obse

The big-headed turtle has a very large head. Its armored head is so darn big that it can't even be pulled into its shell. They are not good at swimming, but they are good at climbing (for a turtle), and are sometimes found in trees and bushes.

The big-headed turtle has a very large head. Its armored head is so darn big that it can't even be pulled into its shell. They are not good at swimming, but they are good at climbing (for a turtle), and are sometimes found in trees and bushes.

It is absolutely normal for Seals to be on land. Seals are semi-aquatic, which means they often spend a portion of each day on land. Seals do not need to be wet constantly. They come out of the water to get dry; wetting them is actually a form of harassme

It is absolutely normal for Seals to be on land. Seals are semi-aquatic, which means they often spend a portion of each day on land. Seals do not need to be wet constantly. They come out of the water to get dry; wetting them is actually a form of harassme

Platypus' bill comes equipped with specialized nerve endings, called electroreceptors, which detect tiny electrical currents generated by the muscular contractions of prey. It has no teeth, so the platypus stores its

Platypus' bill comes equipped with specialized nerve endings, called electroreceptors, which detect tiny electrical currents generated by the muscular contractions of prey. It has no teeth, so the platypus stores its "catch" in its cheek pouches and mashe

Lambs are social animals and love to be around others. They can be playful and comical animals that form close bonds with their people. Raising one by bottle-feeding forms an even stronger bond since the lamb will think you are their mother.

Lambs are social animals and love to be around others. They can be playful and comical animals that form close bonds with their people. Raising one by bottle-feeding forms an even stronger bond since the lamb will think you are their mother.

The clarity of Indian Ringneck Parrot's speech, along with their ability to learn dozens (if not hundreds) of words, still continues to surprise people. Their voices are one of the most charming among companion birds, as they tend to be comically high-pit

The clarity of Indian Ringneck Parrot's speech, along with their ability to learn dozens (if not hundreds) of words, still continues to surprise people. Their voices are one of the most charming among companion birds, as they tend to be comically high-pit

The colorful Chattering Lory is the most popular type of lory. They are named chattering lory because they generally chatter all day long. They are becoming loud in the morning for a short time after sunrise and during the evening before lights are turned

The colorful Chattering Lory is the most popular type of lory. They are named chattering lory because they generally chatter all day long. They are becoming loud in the morning for a short time after sunrise and during the evening before lights are turned