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Adélie penguins live exclusively along the Antarctic coasts.

Adelie Penguin Facts: Animals of Antarctica

Known for their distinctive waddles and eyes, the Adelie is vulnerable today as a result of global climate change.

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Facial expressions help Rhesus macaques communicate. At times, these gestures have hilarious results.

Rhesus Monkey Facts: Animals of Asia

These thriving macaques are highly expressive and intelligent, forming interesting hierarchies within social groups.

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A Ferruginous Hawk sits upon its perch near Tuscon, Arizona. From such positions, the birds remain on the lookout for prey, ready to strike.

Ferruginous Hawk: Animals of North America

These birds of prey have surprisingly wide mouths that allow them to eat animals larger than you would expect.

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Their small sizes and ability to blend into their natural environs have enabled members of the Jumping Spider family to have such a large diaspora and global range.

Jumping Spider Facts - Animals of North America

Also called the "Vampire Spider," these arachnids are known for their special ability to lunge toward their prey rather than relying on webs.

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Two brown bears staring each other down in a show of dominance. A fight is likely to result from such a confrontation.

Brown Bear Facts: Animals of North America

Feared for their large sizes and incredible strength, these bears rely more on berries and fish and attack more out of fear and territory.

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A sable peeking out of its den, built into the forest floor.

Sable Facts - Animals of Asia

Perhaps best known due to their prized furs, the sable is a small and omnivorous marnet native to Central and East Asia.

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Despite their differences in name, Silver Foxes are simply Red Foxes with different color schemes to their coats.

Silver Fox Facts: Animals of North America

Though they are the exact same species as the Red Fox, these particular foxes are distinct for their silver and black fur.

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Moreso than most birds, Water Ouzels, or Dippers, are very comfortable in the water. They are even known to be capable swimmers, ready to take a "dip" in streams.

Water Ouzel Facts: Animals of North America

Also called Dippers, these birds get their name from their special ability to dive into and swim through water.

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Though there have only been sightings of already dead Colossal (Antarctic) Squids, gigantic squids such as "The Kraken" have long been seafarers' worst nightmares.

Colossal Squid Facts: Animals of Antarctica

Living up to its name, this mysterious creature is the largest squid on Earth and the largest invertebrate known to man.

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These antarctic birds are often reviled for the wattles on their face and the eccentric behavior they maintain in order to survive as scavengers.

Snowy Sheathbill Facts: Animals of Antarctica

This bird is commonly found on the found near the cold Southern waters proximate to the continent of Antarctica.

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Wildebeests are perhaps best known for their stampeding tactic, which they can employ against predators which would otherwise overpower them.

Wildebeest Facts: Animals of Africa

Also called the Gnu, these animals are thriving in many parts of Africa despite having many predators, including humans.

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Weddell Seals are highly social animals. They prefer to travel in packs and, when not migrating in search of food, they mostly sleep.

Weddell Seal Facts: Animals of Antarctica

This large seal can be found living and breeding further south than any other living terrestrial animal.

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Beavers spend much of their time building the homes in which they will raise their young and stay away from hungry predators.

North American Beaver Facts: Animals of North America

The national animal of Canada, this rodent is a unique species of proficient lumberjacks which constructs dams and homes

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Hummingbirds especially prefer to dine upon flower nectar. Members of the Hummingbird Family list among the smallest birds in the world.

Hummingbird Facts: Animals of North America

One of the smallest birds on the planet, hummingbirds are best known for their unique ability to hover in midair and fly in any direction.

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Black-tailed prairie dogs are a thriving species today, easily distinguishable from other prairie dogs by the dark ends of their tails.

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog: Animals of North America

Thriving throughout much of the Great Plains region, these rodents build intricate networks of underground burrows.

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An African elephant walks along a road in South Africa's Kruger National Park.

African Elephant Facts: Animals of Africa

Known best for their iconic tusks and trunks, these highly intelligent and social animals are under severe threat today.

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The white winter coat of the Arctic Fox allows it to easily blend in to the snow-covered landscapes that surround it.

Arctic Fox Facts: Animals of the Arctic

These omnivorous hunters and scavengers use different colored furs during winter and summer in order to blend in with their changing environments.

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A young Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel. Babies grow old enough to be weaned from their mothers within forty days.

Northern Flying Squirrel Facts: Animals of North America

Unlike many mammals, these squirrels possess unique physical traits that allow them to seemingly take flight.

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Clearly related to other felines, bobcats are much bigger than domesticated housecats and can hunt prey as large as deer and mountain goats.

Bobcat Facts: Animals of North America

These mobile felines have the largest population and farthest-reaching range of any North American wildcat species.

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A Male Prairie Chicken "strutting" its stuff. Males are known for the flamboyant stances they take to attract mates.

Prairie Chicken Facts: Animals of North America

Actually closer to a grouse than a chicken, male prairie chickens inflate the orange sacs on their necks in order to attract mates.

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