Lemming Facts: Animals of the Arctic
Populations of lemmings fluctuate dramatically, from massive herds to near extinction which help perpetuate a myth that they are suicidal.
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Eurasian Bear Facts: Animals of Europe
The Eurasian brown bear is from the family of bears Ursidae and is one of the subspecies of the brown bear, Ursus arctos.
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Elk Facts: Animals of North America
Elk hides have long been utilized for clothing and shelter materials, and their bones have often been shaped into tools.
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Pronghorn Facts: Animals of North America
The pronghorn is the second fastest land mammal in the world, after the cheetah
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Golden Eagle Facts: Animals of North America
The golden eagle is one of the largest and most impressive of North American birds, especially when seen soaring in the sky
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Short-Eared Owl Facts: Animals of North America
The "ears" of owls are actually tufts of feathers, and the short-eared owl (Asio flammeus) is differentiated from its cousins by its shorter "ear" length.
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Sandhill Crane Facts: Animals of North America
The Sandhill crane (Gus canadensis) is a common sight throughout many of North America's wetlands.
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Virginia Opossum Facts: Animals of North America
The Virginia Opossum is the only marsupial native to the United States.
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Ring-Tailed Lemur Facts: Animals of Africa
Ring-tailed lemurs are an Endangered species endemic to the island nation of Madagascar.
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Least Weasel Facts: Animals of North America
Named the Least Weasel (Mustela nivalis) for its small size among weasels, it is still a proficient hunter throughout much of the Northern Hemisphere.
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River Otter Facts: Animals of North America
The North American River Otter, or Common Otter, is a water-loving mammal found in wetlands across the continent.
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Least Bittern Facts: Animals of North America
The Least Bittern (Ixobrychus exilis) is a tiny New World heron.
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Burro Facts: Animals of North America
The Spanish introduced these small donkeys to the New World in the 16th Century. Today, they are among the Americas' most favorite introduced species.
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Dalmatian Pelican Facts: Animals of Eurasia
The "Vulnerable" Dalmatian Pelican is one of the largest bird species in the world.
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Harris's Hawk Facts: Animals of North America
These birds of prey are found across much of the New World, prized in falconry for both their trainability and physical capabilities.
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Grizzly Bear Facts: Animals of North America
Though considerable population exist in Canada and Alaska, the North American Grizzly is a "Threatened" species in the contiguous U.S.
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American Badger Facts: Animals of North America
The American Badger has a larger size, and broader geopraphical diaspora, than most other New World badgers. Like most Mustelids, it is a fiercesome hunter.
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Eurasian Eagle-Owl Facts: Animals of Europe
The large Eurasian Eagle-Owl can be found thriving across much of the Old World.
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White-Tailed Deer Facts: Animals of North America
Though still a favorite among hunters for their game meat and antler trophies, conservation measures have bolstered White-tailed deer populations in recent decades.
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Eastern Gray Squirrel Facts: Animals of North America
With high birth rates and proficiently adaptive natures, these squirrels are thriving and even expanding in their range.
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