Hornbill

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Some hornbill species use their large bills to help regulate their body temperature. elaborate share

Snow Monkey

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Snow monkeys, despite living in snowy areas, don't actually hibernate. elaborate share

Pufferfish

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Some pufferfish species contain tetrodotoxin, a neurotoxin so potent that there's no known antidote. A tiny amount can be fatal to humans. elaborate share

Flying Gecko

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Flying geckos don't actually fly; they glide using their expanded "wings," which are flaps of skin supported by elongated ribs. elaborate share

Kinkajou

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Kinkajous are sometimes called "honey bears," but they aren't bears at all; they're more closely related to raccoons. elaborate share

Lungfish

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Lungfish can survive out of water for months, burying themselves in mud and entering a state of estivation (similar to hibernation). elaborate share