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The common octopus is not only among the most studied of all octopuses, but among the most intelligent of them all. These octopuses hail from the eastern Atlantic, extending from the Mediterranean Sea, the southern coast of England, to the southern coast of South Africa, off the Azores, Canary Islands, […]

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The Eurasian magpie, aka common magpie, can be found throughout Spain and Ireland to the Kamchatka Peninsula. These birds prefer open countrysides with a smattering of trees. However, they have also adapted to dwell to gardens and parks. Due to a general lack of threats, these birds are very abundant […]

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The onager, aka Asiatic wild ass or Hemione, hails from the Black Sea to the Yellow River in China. They’re even found in Mongolia. These critters prefer semideserts, oases, arid grasslands, desert plains, Savannahs, steppes, mountainous steppes, shrublands, and mountain ranges. Unfortunately, they suffer due to many threats such as […]

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The eastern lowland gorilla boasts the title of being the largest primate in the world. These beautiful gorillas can only be found in the Albertine Rift in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. They prefer forested habitats. Eastern lowland gorillas face a daily struggle for survival. Faced with habitat destruction, hunting, […]

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The bonobo, aka dwarf chimpanzee, gracile chimpanzee, or pygmy chimpanzee, has many similarities to common chimpanzees, yet subtle differences classify them as their own species. Bonobos are generally peaceful to one another, however, battles can break out between rival troops. Although no reports of killings have ever been documented. Most […]

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Known the world over for their intellect and loyalty, the African grey parrot is one of the most sought after of the exotic pets. Care should be taken though, as I have worked with these birds and have found that they can be loyal to a fault, if not raised […]

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The male great-tailed grackle is a medium-sized, noisy black bird with shimmering iridescent purple and black feathers and an impressive tail. The brown females are roughly half the size of males. They can be found on golf courses, fields, lawns, and marshes throughout the Southwest, southern Great Plains and on […]

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The crow is typically looked down upon by most people around the world. They have been linked to disease, death, bad omens, known as crop-stealers, and labelled a nuisance by many. However, these birds are very intelligent and social to boot. Don’t underestimate their abilities. Don’t get me wrong. I […]

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