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The Indian porcupine, aka Indian crested porcupine, can be found throughout southeast and central Asia, as well as the Middle East. They tolerate a wide range of habitats such as tropical and temperate scrublands, rocky hillsides, grassland habitats, and forest habitats. Due to their abundance and perception of being an […]

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The leopard gecko is native to Pakistan, Afghanistan, north-west India, and certain portions of Iran. They prefer dry, rocky grasslands and desert regions. These cool and beautiful lizards come in a huge range of color morphs and patterns. They are also a common staple in the pet industry. In the […]

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The bactrian deer, aka Bokhara deer, Bukhara deer, or Bactrian wapiti, can be found in the lowland riparian corridors of mixed deciduous vegetation surrounded by the deserts of Russian Turkestan and northern Afghanistan to the west of the Tian Shan Mountains. The bactrian deer is listed as Critically Endangered by […]

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Contrary to popular belief, the humps of a bactrian camel don’t store water; rather, they store fat that is high in energy. This energy reserve is used when food is scarce. Not only can they conserve energy and water with the best of them, but they are also adaptable to […]

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