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

Owl

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Owls can rotate their heads almost 360 degrees. elaborate share

Shoebill

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Shoebills are sometimes called "whaleheads" because of their enormous, shoe-shaped bills. elaborate share

Chameleon

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Chameleons can move their eyes independently of each other, allowing them to see in two different directions simultaneously. elaborate share

Chambered Nautilus

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Chambered nautiluses have incredibly complex eyes, lacking a lens but still forming a surprisingly sharp image using a pinhole effect. 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