 Dolphin
Dolphins are marine mammals that are closely related to whales and porpoises. There are almost forty species of dolphin. Dolphins are descendants of terrestrial mammals. The ancestors of the modern day dolphins entered the water roughly fifty million years ago.
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 Tiger
Tigers are the largest members of the cat family. Their coat is orange with black stripes; however, color intensity and the pattern of markings can vary according to species. No two tigers are exactly alike.
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 Monkey
There are around 260 known species of monkey worldwide ranging from chimpanzees to the tiny pygmy marmoset. The monkey can be anywhere from just a few centimetres tall, with some species of monkey growing to more than a metre tall.
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 Giant Panda
About the size of an American black bear, giant pandas stand between two and three feet tall at the shoulder (on all four legs), and reach four to six feet long. Males are larger than females, weighing up to 250 pounds in the wild. Females rarely reach 220 pounds.
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 Koala
Though often called the koala "bear," this cuddly animal is not a bear at all; it is a marsupial, or pouched mammal. Their fur is so thick and cushiony that koalas can sit on pointy branches for hours and hours and never feel pain.
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 Lion
The lion is a magnificent animal that appears as a symbol of power, courage and nobility. Mature male lions are unique among the cat species for the thick mane of brown or black hair encircling the head and neck.
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 Bear
Although there are only eight living species of bear, they are widespread, appearing in a wide variety of habitats throughout the Northern Hemisphere and partially in the Southern Hemisphere. Bears are aided by an excellent sense of smell.
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 Elephant
The elephant is the largest animal that lives on land. Elephants can weigh as much as a school bus! Elephants smell, drink, eat, and wash themselves with their long trunks. They have tusks, teeth made of ivory.
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 Giraffe
Giraffes have beautiful spotted coats. While no two individuals have exactly the same pattern, giraffes from the same area appear similar. The giraffe is the tallest living animal. Giraffes have a distinctive walking gait, moving both right legs forward, then both left.
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 Cheetah
The cheetah is the world’s fastest land animal. It is also the only cat that cannot retract its claws. Cheetahs do not roar like lions, but they purr, hiss, whine and growl.
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 Zebra
Zebras have horselike bodies, but their manes are made of short, erect hair, their tails are tufted at the tip and their coats are striped. It has often been suggested that the stripes of zebras serve as camouflage in tall grasses.
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 Crocodile
People often confuse crocodiles with alligators. In contrast to the blunt-snouted alligators, crocodiles have a tapered snout. Crocodiles live in many different places around the world. Crocodile information » |
 Kangaroo
Adult kangaroos have extremely long and powerful hind legs that can propel them across open savanna at amazing speeds. The kangaroos have a pouch, strong hind legs, and a solid tail which they use for balance and support.
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 Meerkat
The meerkat, also called the slender-tailed meerkat or suricate. A small mongoose, it lives in large social colonies made up of several family units. It is often found in association with other mongoose species, as well as squirrels and various other rodents.
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 Flamingo
These famous pink birds can be found in warm, watery regions on many continents. Flamingos often stand on one leg, the other tucked beneath the body. Considering their appearance, flamingos are surprisingly fluid swimmers.
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 Shark
Most sharks are found in the oceans. Sharks are constantly growing new rows of teeth. Sharks have existed for over 400 million years. Tthe great white shark is the most famous of the sharks. Sharks come in many different sizes, shapes and colors.
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 Cat
The cat is a small domesticated mammal that is valued by humans for its companionship and its ability to hunt vermin and household pests. Cats are currently the most popular pet in the world. Cats are found almost everywhere on Earth.
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 Dog
The dog is a domesticated form of the wolf. The dog is one of the most popular pets in the world. Dogs grow to various sizes. Dogs communicate in several ways. Scent is one method, another is physical appearance.
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