Environment

Though they may have received their cultural fame as cartoons, the real roadrunner is just as agile of a runner.

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One of the friendliest bears in the world, the giant panda is also one of the rarest, with fewer than 2,000 in the wild today.

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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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Whether they be "blues" or "whites", Snow Geese and their beautiful feathers are hard to miss.

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Mistaken for mermaids by the crew of Christopher Columbus, the West Indian manatee is sometimes referred to as a "Sea Cow".

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These solitary mammals are effective winter predators with specific physical adaptations which allow them to hunt despite cold weather.

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Also known as "cottonmouths," these snakes prey on small animals and insects and are at their most active during the night.

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Adored for their iconic facial hair, these monkeys also exhibit interesting social patterns in how they raise their young.

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

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Despite their large size and often aggressive behavior, these bovines are unique for practicing a form of democracy.

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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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Despite the cute appearance of young Wallabies, these are not very social animals.

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The smallest of the wallabies, quokkas are often called the happiest animal in the world, but their existence is threatened today.

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With two incisor teeth that stick out like small tusks, these social creatures have proven capable of surviving various harsh climates.

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Able to keep warm through a thick coat of fur insulated by a layer of blubber, harp seals thrive best in the icy conditions of the Arctic.

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

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These large flightless birds are effective runners and swimmers who are able to thrive in the various climates of Australia.

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Smaller and shorter than their African counterparts, Asian elephants are also highly intelligent and social mammals dangerously endangered today.

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The pronghorn is the second fastest land mammal in the world, after the cheetah

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