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$The mesmerizing colors of the transparent comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi result from its rows of beating cilia refracting light.$

The mesmerizing colors of the transparent comb jelly Mnemiopsis leidyi result from its rows of beating cilia refracting light.

Plains viscacha is the largest species in the chinchilla family and can be easily differentiated from other viscachas by black and gray mustache-like facial markings

Plains viscacha is the largest species in the chinchilla family and can be easily differentiated from other viscachas by black and gray mustache-like facial markings

When they are first born, lion cubs are very small. They have their eyes closed and don’t open them until they are two to three weeks old. They are almost helpless and rely entirely on their mother, beginning to crawl a day or two after birth and walking

When they are first born, lion cubs are very small. They have their eyes closed and don’t open them until they are two to three weeks old. They are almost helpless and rely entirely on their mother, beginning to crawl a day or two after birth and walking

An American woodcock and her two chicks are searching for food together using a remarkably bouncy walk, which resembles a dance, that helps them stir up worms. The younglings are mimicking their mother's actions as they motion forward and feel for the mov

An American woodcock and her two chicks are searching for food together using a remarkably bouncy walk, which resembles a dance, that helps them stir up worms. The younglings are mimicking their mother's actions as they motion forward and feel for the mov

Southern pudús, native to the forests of South America, are among the world's smallest deer. Pudú fawns have reddish-brown fur and white spots running the length of their backs. The young are weaned after 2 months and are fully grown in 3 months but may s

Southern pudús, native to the forests of South America, are among the world's smallest deer. Pudú fawns have reddish-brown fur and white spots running the length of their backs. The young are weaned after 2 months and are fully grown in 3 months but may s

The cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), is North America's largest native moth, with a wingspan up to 18 cm (7 inches). Credit: mackattack_zoology/IG

The cecropia moth (Hyalophora cecropia), is North America's largest native moth, with a wingspan up to 18 cm (7 inches). Credit: mackattack_zoology/IG

Most primates have flat nails and opposable thumbs for grasping objects. Pygmy marmoset fingernails are like claws to help them climb tree trunks and they do not have opposable thumbs.

Most primates have flat nails and opposable thumbs for grasping objects. Pygmy marmoset fingernails are like claws to help them climb tree trunks and they do not have opposable thumbs.

Fawns are rarely actually abandoned! Do not try to rescue fawns unless you know for certain they are in danger or the mother has been killed. Many times the mom leaves them for an extended period of time, even in surprising places like front yards. This f

Fawns are rarely actually abandoned! Do not try to rescue fawns unless you know for certain they are in danger or the mother has been killed. Many times the mom leaves them for an extended period of time, even in surprising places like front yards. This f

The molars of a Guinea pig grow continuously throughout their life, making them particularly suitable for grinding down plant matter. Guinea pigs are capable of spatial learning, and can be taught to perform tasks.

The molars of a Guinea pig grow continuously throughout their life, making them particularly suitable for grinding down plant matter. Guinea pigs are capable of spatial learning, and can be taught to perform tasks.

Strong hind legs allow caracals to leap up to 10 feet high and grab birds midair with their thick, hooked claws.

Strong hind legs allow caracals to leap up to 10 feet high and grab birds midair with their thick, hooked claws.

The male costa’s hummingbird has a peculiar way to woo his potential mate. He would perform his aerial dance by hovering over his perched crush, and twists his body from side to side. He then flexes his splendid gorget feathers until his gleaming metallic

The male costa’s hummingbird has a peculiar way to woo his potential mate. He would perform his aerial dance by hovering over his perched crush, and twists his body from side to side. He then flexes his splendid gorget feathers until his gleaming metallic

Pangolins can walk on their hind legs using their tail to balance.

Pangolins can walk on their hind legs using their tail to balance.

The Sea Otters rub their faces to groom their fur; driving out moisture, adding air bubbles and spreading the natural squalene oils secreted by their skin to keep it waterproof. Since it is essential to keeping warm & buoyant, a large part of the sea

The Sea Otters rub their faces to groom their fur; driving out moisture, adding air bubbles and spreading the natural squalene oils secreted by their skin to keep it waterproof. Since it is essential to keeping warm & buoyant, a large part of the sea

Researchers taught rats to self-administer cannabis vapor, allowing a more relevant model for cannabis research.

Researchers taught rats to self-administer cannabis vapor, allowing a more relevant model for cannabis research.

Seagulls stomping on grass is called, the rain dance. This mimics rain by vibration, and brings earthworms and other bugs to surface.

Seagulls stomping on grass is called, the rain dance. This mimics rain by vibration, and brings earthworms and other bugs to surface.

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Coyotes and Badgers are actually close friends and often go hunting together, many Native American myths/stories revolve around this dynamic.

Coyotes and Badgers are actually close friends and often go hunting together, many Native American myths/stories revolve around this dynamic.

Viscacha are rodents native to South America. They look like rabbits due to convergent evolution.

Viscacha are rodents native to South America. They look like rabbits due to convergent evolution.

Within hours of leaving the safety of their mum’s womb, young giraffes can stand, feed, and walk, which is particularly important when they need to follow their herd away from the threat of ferocious carnivores.

Within hours of leaving the safety of their mum’s womb, young giraffes can stand, feed, and walk, which is particularly important when they need to follow their herd away from the threat of ferocious carnivores.

Kangaroos are the only large animals to use hopping as a means of locomotion. Hopping at moderate speeds is the most energy efficient, and a kangaroo moving above 15 km/h (9.3 mph) maintains energy consistency more than similarly sized animals running at

Kangaroos are the only large animals to use hopping as a means of locomotion. Hopping at moderate speeds is the most energy efficient, and a kangaroo moving above 15 km/h (9.3 mph) maintains energy consistency more than similarly sized animals running at

During courtship, male cardinals will feed seed to females beak to beak !

During courtship, male cardinals will feed seed to females beak to beak !

Cockatoos are monogamous breeders, with pair bonds that can last their entire lives. Established pairs often engage in preening each other.

Cockatoos are monogamous breeders, with pair bonds that can last their entire lives. Established pairs often engage in preening each other.

The Arctic fox has the warmest pelt of any animal found in the Arctic, enduring temperatures as low as -50 °C before its metabolism increases to provide warmth

The Arctic fox has the warmest pelt of any animal found in the Arctic, enduring temperatures as low as -50 °C before its metabolism increases to provide warmth

Sloths urinate and defecate only once per week, during that time they climb down from their tree and it is the only time ever leave the canopy.

Sloths urinate and defecate only once per week, during that time they climb down from their tree and it is the only time ever leave the canopy.

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