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Dumbo Octopus

The dumbo octopus is a genus of octopi that falls under the umbrella octopus family. Their name comes from the enormous fins on the back of their head, which resemble the ears of the... 

Turkey Vulture

The turkey vulture is one of the most widespread species of New World vultures. They get their name from their bright red head, similar to a turkey. Like other vultures, they are scavengers... 

Kangaroo Rat

The kangaroo rat is a rodent found in the deserts of North America. Though they are colloquially often called rats, they are more closely related to gophers. As their name may refer,... 

Barred Owl

The barred owl is a true owl found in eastern North America. They are often referred to as the northern barred owl or the striped owl but sometimes are called the “hoot owl” in... 

Shoebill Stork

The shoebill stork, also commonly referred to as whalehead, whale head stork, or just shoebill, is a large swamp-dwelling bird found in East Africa. Despite what its name suggests,... 

Black Vulture

The black vulture is a vulture of the New World family found in the Americas. They are close in appearance to the Eurasian black vulture, but the two are unrelated. As the name indicates,... 

Philippine Tarsier

The Philippine tarsier is the sole living member of the genus Carlito, named after the conservationist Carlito Pizarras. One can easily distinguished by them their disproportionately... 

Cumberland Slider

The Cumberland slider is a semi-aquatic turtle belonging to the family of slider turtles. This turtle is a subspecies of the pond slider, possessing the green upper shell unique to... 

Fennec Fox

The fennec fox is a small fox known for its enormous ears. It inhabits the desert regions of North Africa and is well-adapted to life in those harsh conditions, earning it the nickname... 

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