Mammalogy

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Zoology

The aye-aye, a lemur native to Madagascar, uses its elongated middle finger to tap on trees, listening for the sound of insect larvae before gnawing through the wood to extract them. elaborate share

Frigatebird

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Frigatebirds have a wingspan that can exceed 7 feet, making them some of the largest birds in the world relative to their body size. elaborate share

Platypus

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Platypuses have electroreception, meaning they can detect the electrical fields generated by the muscles of their prey. 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

Vaquita

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The vaquita, the world's smallest porpoise, is critically endangered and tragically, its population is declining faster than any other marine mammal. elaborate share

Puffin

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Puffins can hold up to 60 fish in their beak pouches at once! elaborate share