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The great hammerhead is the largest known species of hammerhead shark. They are found in tropical and warmer temperate waters throughout the world. These hammerheads are caught globally as bycatch and targets in commercial and small-scale gillnet, pelagic longline, and purse seine fisheries. Due to their large fins, they are […]

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The great skua, aka bonxie, has a wide distribution throughout the central and northern Atlantic Ocean. They can be spotted out at sea and off the coasts of North America, Iceland, Greenland, Europe, Asia, and Africa. These birds prefer to nest in moorlands and rocky islands. Even though they face […]

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The great blue turaco can be found throughout western and central Africa. They prefer rainforests and tree-laden savanna habitats. These turacos are the largest of the known species. With no major threats, sans habitat loss at the hands of deforestation; hunting; and trapping, these birds have a stable population and […]

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Looking like some sort of feathery mystical creature, the great eared nightjar hails from southwest India, parts of Southeast Asia, and Australasia. They prefer moist lowland tropical forests and subtropical forests. Due to their stable population and no severe threats, sans habitat loss and human interference, these birds are listed […]

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The great grey owl, aka great gray owl, phantom of the north, Cinereous owl, spectral owl, Lapland owl, spruce owl, bearded owl, or sooty owl, is considered to be the largest known owl species by length. Others give this title to the Blakiston’s fish owl. They can be found throughout […]

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