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Feast Your Eyes on the Acrobatic Spinner Dolphin

30 July, 2020
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The spinner dolphin, aka long-snouted dolphin, loves the open ocean. They only venture into shallow water to rest and to look for food. These sea mammals prefer both tropical and subtropical oceans throughout the world. However, they can also be seen in warm temperate waters. These playful dolphins

The Pilot Whale

27 July, 2020
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There are 2 known species of pilot whale, the long-finned and the short-finned. Pilot whales are part of the dolphin family. These beautiful animals are hunted for their oil, meat, and bones. They sometimes beach themselves due to parasitic infections in their brains and changes in the earth’s magnetic field. […]

The Largest Toothed Predator, the Sperm Whale

17 July, 2020
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The oceans of the world provide sanctuary to nearly 90 known species of dolphins, porpoises, and whales; including the giant sperm whale. Their name comes from the spermaceti organ (contains a waxy liquid called spermaceti and is used in the production of sound) which is located in its oversized head

Behold the Unicorn of the Sea, the Narwhal

15 July, 2020
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The narwhal is as strange as it is fascinating. With their long tusk that sticks out from the front of their head they roam the Arctic waters in search of food and companionship. A little known fact is that some narwhals actually have 2 tusks, but this is typically a […]

The Slow and Steady Three-Toed Sloth

30 June, 2020
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There, in the treetops, lives the world’s slowest mammal; the three-toed sloth. They spend nearly their entire lives in the trees, as their long claws make it difficult to walk on the ground. These critters are so slow that algae literally grows on their fur. Their fur coat is also […]

Behold the Spectacular Humpback Whale

15 June, 2020
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Known for their haunting, melodic songs and measuring about the length of a school bus, it’s the humpback whale. They get their namesake from the small hump on their back, just before their undersized dorsal fin and the way they arch their back, just before making a dive. These baleen

Say Hello to the Majestic Walrus

10 June, 2020
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From their massive size, to their long whiskers, to their even longer tusks, the walrus has a special place in the hearts of animal lovers the world over. They are referenced in popular culture all over the world. The Beatles spoke of them in their song, “I Am the Walrus”. […]

The Dangerous Leopard Seal

5 June, 2020
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Ranked as the third largest pinniped (seal) in the world, after the walrus and the elephant seal, the leopard seal is an amazing creature that can be both fascinating and dangerous at the same time. Leopard seals live in the Antarctic and sub-Antarctic waters of the Southern Hemisphere. They occur […]

The Cute and Potent Loris

3 June, 2020
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The loris is a species of tree dwelling primate residing in tropical rainforests, semi-deciduous forests, scrub forests, swamps, and even suburban gardens of Southeast Asia, India, and Sri Lanka. These beautiful, slow-moving primates and the only known primate that is both poisonous and venomous

The Patient and Intelligent Orangutan

29 May, 2020
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The orangutan is a great ape, like gorillas, chimpanzees, bonobos, and yes… humans. There are 3 known species of orangutans: the Sumatran, the Bornean, and the Tapanuli. These great apes are only found on the islands of Sumatra and Borneo. Sadly, due to human means, these beautiful creatures are moving […]