Category: Animals
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The colorful King Vulture is a striking bird of prey
The King Vulture (Sarcoramphus papa) inhabits Central and South America as a large bird of prey. It’s one of the most colorful and striking vulture species. It features a vibrant mix of orange, yellow, blue, and red on its head and neck. It also boasts black and white feathers on its body and wings. King…
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Rare Jurassic-era insect discovered at Arkansas Walmart
A Penn State teacher discovered a rare Jurassic-era insect at a Walmart store in Arkansas. The insect, identified as Polystoechotes punctata, has excited scientists who believed the species had disappeared from large swathes of North America in the 1950s. The original finding took place in 2012 for Michael Skvarla, director of Penn State University’s Insect…
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The Australian Pink Robin: A uniquely plumaged bird
The Australian Pink Robin is a charming and distinctive little bird native to southeastern Australia. The male and female of the species are easily identifiable by their bright pink plumage. The four-inch birds’ feathers contrast beautifully with their dark wings and tail. The Australian Pink Robin, known for its lively and energetic behavior, is a…
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Get up close with a jaguarundi, the otter cat
The jaguarundi is a small cat species native to Central and South America, extending from Argentina to the southern United States. It has a narrow head, a slender body, and a long tail. The wild cat grows up to 2.3 feet and weighs as much as 20 pounds, roughly double the size of a domestic…
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The stealthy ghost crab
The ghost crab is about as big as your hand but as fast as lightning. The eight-legged little creature moves across sandy beaches at 100 body lengths per second, up to 10 miles per hour. That’s blazing-fast compared to the size of a human and a cheetah, who achieve speeds of 11 and 20 body…