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NARWHAL FACTS

> The narwhal is the unicorn of the sea, a pale-colored porpoise found in Arctic coastal waters and rivers. These legendary animals have two teeth. In males, the more prominent tooth grows into a swordlike…

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NAKED MOLE RAT FACTS

> There are approximately 30 different kinds of mole rats. The best known is probably the naked mole rat, whose hairless, tubular, wrinkled body makes it appear a bit like a…

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MUSK OX FACTS

> Musk-oxen live in the frozen Arctic and roam the tundra in search of the roots, mosses, and lichens that sustain them. In winter, they use their hooves to dig through snow to graze on these plants. During the summer…

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MOUSE LEMUR FACTS

The Latin word lemures means "ghost." Malagasy people have traditionally associated these primates with spirits because they are active at night, and perhaps because of their eerie, large-eyed stare.

There are eight…

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MOUNTAIN LION FACTS

> This powerful predator roams the Americas, where it is also known as a puma, cougar, and catamount. This big cat of many names is also found in many habitats, from Florida swamps to Canadian forests.

> M…

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MOUNTAIN GOAT FACTS

> Mountain goats are not true goats, but they are close relatives. They are more properly known as goat-antelopes.

> These surefooted beasts inhabit many of North America's most spectacular alpine environments. They of…

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MOOSE FACTS

> Moose are the largest of all the deer species. Males are immediately recognizable by their huge antlers, which can spread 6 feet 1.8 meters from end to end. Moose have long fac…

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MONGOOSE FACTS

> Mongooses are primarily found in Africa, their range covering most of the continent. Some species occupy parts of southern Asia and the Iberian Peninsula. They are generally ter…

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MANATEE FACTS

> Manatees are sometimes called sea cows, and their languid pace lends merit to the comparison. However, despite their massive bulk, they are graceful swimmers in coastal waters and rivers. Powering themselves wi…

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LLAMA FACTS

> The llama is a South American relative of the camel, though the llama does not have a hump. These sturdy creatures are domestic animals used by the peoples of the Andes Mountains. [u]Their wild relat…

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LITTLE RED FLYING FOX FACTS

> Little red flying foxes are tree-dwelling bats. In daytime they can be seen roosting in giant camps that may include as many as a million individuals. The bats are indeed efficient fliers, as their name suggests,…

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LEOPARD SEAL FACTS

> The leopard seal is named for its black-spotted coat. The pattern is similar to that of the famous big cat, though the seal's coat is gray rather than golden in color. This seal is sometimes called the sea leopard, and the resem…

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KOALA FACTS

> Though often called the koala "bear," this cuddly animal is not a bear at all; it is a marsupial, or pouched mammal. After giving birth, a female koala carries her baby in her…

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KINKAJOU FACTS

> Kinkajous live in the tropical forests of Central and South America, where they spend most of their time in the trees. They are able to turn their feet backwards to run easily i…

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KILLER WHALE (ORCA) FACTS

> Orcas, or killer whales, are the largest of the dolphins and one of the world's most powerful predators. They feast on marine mammals such as seals, sea lions, and even whales, empl…

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