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The Stellar’s Jay

  • 21 September, 2023
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

The stellar’s jay, aka pine jay, mountain jay, or long-crested jay, can be found from southern Alaska, to western Canada, through western United States, throughout Mexico, and into Central America. They prefer coniferous forests

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The Silky Sifaka

  • 14 August, 2023
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The silky sifaka, aka silky simpona or simpona, is among the rarest mammals on earth. They are only found in Madagascar, from Marojejy south down to Makira and the Antainambalana River. These primates prefer high elevation

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The Famous Mimicking Lyrebird

  • 18 February, 2019
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Bird Facts, Daily Critter Facts

Famous for their ability to mimic sounds, the lyrebird has been known to recreate the sound of a car alarm, a camera shutter, and even a chainsaw! The male superb lyrebird has a beautiful tail which he uses to impress the ladies during his courtship dance. When it

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