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The Arctic tern, known in part for having the longest migratory route of any animal in the world, travels up to 55,923 miles each year! These oceanic birds make stops in numerous countries in the northern and southern hemisphere. Even though they face the threats of overfishing; hunting; trapping; invasive […]

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The long-tailed planigale, aka Ingram’s planigale or the northern planigale, is among the smallest of the known marsupials. These diminutive critters hail from Australia. They prefer clay-soiled woodlands, blacksoil plains, and seasonally flooded grasslands. Due to a stable population, these tiny creatures are listed as Least Concern by the IUCN. […]

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The long-crested eagle is named for the feathers on their head that make up their messy looking, yet stylish hairdo. They can be found throughout central and southern Africa. These raptors prefer forest edges and moist habitats near streams, bogs, or rivers. Due to an increasing population and stable numbers, […]

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