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The False Killer Whale

6 August, 2020
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Say hello to the world’s 3rd largest dolphin, the false killer whale. This cetacean only has a couple things in common with the orca, their appearance and the fact that they have been known to hunt other marine mammals. Aside from that they are indeed dolphins. They are able to […]

The Distinctive Osprey

5 August, 2020
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The osprey, aka river hawk, sea hawk, and fish hawk, is a unique bird of prey found throughout the world, sans Antarctica. These raptors are the second most widely spread bird of prey, after the peregrine falcon. Ospreys are known for their incredible migratory journeys. It isn’t uncommon

The African Spurred Tortoise

4 August, 2020
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The African spurred tortoise, aka sulcata tortoise or spur-thigh tortoise, is the 3rd largest tortoise after the Galápagos and Aldabra tortoises. Spurred tortoises are the biggest mainland tortoise in the world, with the other 2 tortoises being islanders. They live in the southern outskirts of the Sahara desert, in Africa.

The King Penguin

31 July, 2020
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The king penguin is the second largest penguin after the emperor penguin. Their estimated population is about 2.2 million strong and growing! These critters are native to the Antarctica region, primarily the Falkland Islands and South Georgia. But there are also populations on several other islands as well. Due to

Feast Your Eyes on the Acrobatic Spinner Dolphin

30 July, 2020
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The spinner dolphin, aka long-snouted dolphin, loves the open ocean. They only venture into shallow water to rest and to look for food. These sea mammals prefer both tropical and subtropical oceans throughout the world. However, they can also be seen in warm temperate waters. These playful dolphins

The Nubian Ibex

29 July, 2020
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The nubian ibex is just one of 5 subspecies. This particular ibex is the only one adapted to the hot and dry regions of Africa and Saudi Arabia. They prefer higher elevations; sometimes up to 22,000 feet up! These agile critters can often be spotted easily scaling precariously steep ranges […]

The Wandering Albatross

28 July, 2020
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Being a master of soaring flight, the albatross is capable of living out its first 6+ years without ever setting foot on land. They are able to soar for great distances without even having to flap their wings. It has been documented that they can even soar for hours before […]

The Pilot Whale

27 July, 2020
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There are 2 known species of pilot whale, the long-finned and the short-finned. Pilot whales are part of the dolphin family. These beautiful animals are hunted for their oil, meat, and bones. They sometimes beach themselves due to parasitic infections in their brains and changes in the earth’s magnetic field. […]

The Social Gentoo Penguin

24 July, 2020
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The gentoo penguin is the 3rd largest penguin species. They are easily identified by the white marking on the top of their head and their orange-red bill. These cute critters hail from Antarctica as well as the Antarctic Peninsula, Weddell Sea, Ross Sea, South Georgia, and the Falkland Islands where […]

The Blacktip Reef Shark

23 July, 2020
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Getting their name from the black tips on their fins, the blacktip reef shark is a commonplace in many coral reefs, beaches, bays, and can even be seen in estuaries. They like the waters just off the coast of Pacific regions, like Japan, New Caledonia, northern Australia. Philippines, and Thailand. […]

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