Tuatara

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Tuataras have a third eye on top of their heads, although it's covered by scales and doesn't function like a normal eye. elaborate share

Bactrian Camel

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Bactrian camels have two humps, unlike their single-humped Dromedary cousins. Each hump stores fat, but they aren't equally filled – the fat is distributed differently depending on the camel's nutritional status. 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

Zoogeography

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The unique marsupial fauna of Australia is a prime example of zoogeographic vicariance – the geographic separation of populations leading to the evolution of distinct species. elaborate share

Sea Turtle

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Sea turtles can breathe through their butts. (Technically, they can absorb some oxygen through their cloaca.) elaborate share

Hoatzin

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Hoatzin chicks have claws on their wings which they use to climb trees. elaborate share