Vultures have an un-feathered part of their face that can turn bright red. This face flushing is an important way for these birds to communicate things like their status in the group, kinda like a colour coded Facebook update for vultures!
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/10/101006094045.htm
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At fight sight, you might think that the Killer Whale is part of the whale family but there is more than meets the eye with this well known underwater mammal. Killer Whales are actually the largest member of the dolphin family. It doesn’t matter which species they belong to because when they are hungry they don’t mind snacking on dolphins OR whales.
http://www.hww.ca/hww2.asp?id=390
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If you ever find yourself exploring the wilderness in Africa, be careful not to get too close to a hippo. Sure, they might look harmless, but they have a dangerous side. The hippopotamus is actually one of the most aggressive creatures in the world and can easily out run a human. They have been considered one of the most dangerous animals in all of Africa!
http://www.bbc.co.uk/nature/species/Hippopotamus
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Jaguars aren’t picky eaters. There are over 85 species of animal that are part of their diet. When they spot one of their favourites, they jump out from a hidden spot and pounce on the animal. Then, the jaguar kills its prey by piercing the unlucky animal’s skull, between the ears. Their jaws are so powerful that they can pierce through the toughest alligator skin and even turtle shells.
http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Panthera_onca.html
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Arctic Foxes hold an interesting record. They have the largest litters of any wild mammal in the world. While the average is 11 puppies, litters with 22 puppies have been recorded in Russia. Talk about sibling rivalry! Thankfully, they have a father to keep them from fighting. The male Arctic fox is considered one of the most attentive parents of all the canids, a family of mammals that includes wolves, coyotes, and jackals.
http://www.hww.ca/en/species/mammals/arctic-fox.html
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Woodchucks, aka groundhogs, live in style underground. Their burrows usually have a main entrance, one or more “spyholes” to keep an eye on enemies, and separate toilet and nesting chambers. Their summer burrows are dug in pastures and meadows but come winter they move to a denning burrow. These winter burrows are dug close to a woody or brush filled area and are an ideal spot for woodchucks to hibernate their way through the winter.
http://www.hww.ca/en/species/mammals/woodchuck.html
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Researchers recently discovered a new, giant golden orb weaver spider from Africa and Madagascar. But turns out only the females are giants. They have a body length of 1.5 inches (3.8 centimetres) and a leg span of 4-5 inches (10-12 centimetres). Yikes!
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2009/10/091020203418.htm
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Hold your breath, we are diving into fishy territory. Freshwater habitats contain about 12% of the world’s known animals, including 40% of the fish species.
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Coral reefs are the world’s most diverse marine ecosystems and are home to 25% of known marine species, including 4,000 species of fish, 700 species of coral and thousands of other plants and animals. They are made of thin layers of limestone produced by organisms known as coral polyps and take thousands of years to form. Neat huh?
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/05/070515074933.htm
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In total, scientists have discovered and described about 1.9 million of the species on this planet. But they haven’t found them all yet. They estimate the total number of living plant and animal species is actually 10 to 12 million!
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