Cicada

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Cicada nymphs live underground for years, sometimes up to 17 years, before emerging as adults. elaborate share

Copepod

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Copepods are so numerous that they constitute a significant portion of the Earth's biomass, rivaling even insects. elaborate share

Orangutan

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Orangutans are the only great apes that are primarily arboreal, meaning they spend almost their entire lives in trees. elaborate share

Leafy Seadragon

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Leafy seadragons are masters of camouflage, blending seamlessly with seaweed and kelp forests, using their leaf-like appendages not just for disguise but also for attracting mates. elaborate share

Resplendent Quetzal

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The Resplendent Quetzal's long tail feathers, which can be over three times the length of its body, are shed annually. elaborate share

Gorilla

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Gorilla groups are led by a dominant silverback male, but the females often choose which male they mate with, making their social structure more complex than just a simple hierarchy. elaborate share