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Unique Species Of Africa: The Gelada
The gelada is a species of Old World monkey that lives only in the Ethiopian Highlands.
April 16, 2018 15:34
10 Animals That Can Change Colors
Most people know that the chameleon is adept at color-changing camouflage, but did you know that these other animals are too?
April 16, 2018 15:19
Venomous Lizards of North America: The Gila Monster
The Gila monster is a species of venomous lizard native to the southwestern United States and northwestern Mexican state of Sonora
April 16, 2018 14:40
What Are Dancing Frogs?
Frogs of the Micrixalus genus are often referred to as dancing frogs.
April 14, 2018 14:54
What Kind of Tree Does Paper Come From?
Paper can be made from several types of trees such as spruce and pine, among others.
April 13, 2018 12:59
Tree-Kangaroo Facts: Animals of Oceania
The tree-kangaroo is considered a threatened species.
April 13, 2018 12:53
Why Do Some Animals Have Webbed Feet?
Many birds and a few mammals have webbed feet.
April 13, 2018 12:26
Why Is The Dragon Blood Tree Called So?
The dragon blood tree is found in the Socotra archipelago of Yemen.
April 12, 2018 16:47
Which Animal Is Known as the Zebra Giraffe?
Also referred to as the zebra giraffe, the okapi is a mammal that lives in Central Africa.
April 12, 2018 14:37
What is Volcanic Ash?
Volcanic ash is made up of fragments of volcanic glasses, minerals, and pulverized rocks.
April 11, 2018 16:52
Animals That Have The Best Night Vision
There are many species of animals that can see better than humans in the dark.
April 11, 2018 15:40
Where Is The Akashi Strait Located?
The Akashi Strait is located between two Japanese islands.
April 10, 2018 16:21
Unique Species Of Africa: The Patas Monkey
The Patas Monkey is a species of ground-dwelling monkey found in parts of West and East Africa.
April 10, 2018 16:04
Amazing Facts About The Victoria Amazonica
The Victoria Amazonica is Guyana's national flower.
April 10, 2018 15:54
Why Is The Strangler Fig Tree Called So?
The strangler fig is a plant with unique properties.
April 10, 2018 15:45
What Animals Live In Hawaii?
Geographic isolation has triggered the evolution of such endemic wildlife species as the Hawaiian goose, the Hawaiian Monk Seal, and the Hoary Bat.
April 10, 2018 15:33
What Is A Placental Mammal?
In placental mammals, the fetus is carried in the mother's uterus to a relatively late developmental stage.
April 10, 2018 15:08
What Is An Indicator Species?
An indicator species is one which represents a characteristic of the environment and acts as a telling sign of that environment's health.
April 10, 2018 14:29
Unique Species of Africa: Oribi
An oribi is an antelope found in parts of eastern, western, and southern Africa.
April 10, 2018 10:21
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