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5 days ago | 
a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews
Imagine an animal that seems to be assembled from various other creatures: it has large eyes, the round body of a rabbit, a rodent’s pointed snout, tiny pig-like hooves, and even fangs like those of a saber-toothed tiger. This strange mashup is the chevrotain, a quirky animal that continues to puzzle scientists with its unusual combination of features. As you can see in this YouTube video, this tiny creature is one of the world’s most intriguing — and elusive — animals.
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1 week ago | 
a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews
Cartoons often show kangaroos wearing bright red boxing gloves, but did you know that kangaroo boxing is actually a real thing? Kangaroos are naturally built for intense boxing matches (minus the gloves, of course), as you can see in this YouTube video where two kangaroos fight so furiously that one is thrown right through a metal fence!Male kangaroos fight for dominance and mating rights.
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1 week ago | 
a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews
Snakes are fascinating reptiles that can be both captivating and frightening. They slither, stare, and sometimes strike. Venomous snakes, in particular, use specialized toxins for hunting and self-defense, and play a vital role in their ecosystems. However, many of these snakes are impressive not only because of their dangerous bite, but also because of their sheer size and imposing presence. Here are the eight largest venomous snakes in the world.
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1 week ago | 
a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews
You know that feeling when you’re especially hungry and want to eat as much as possible, but your mouth is only so big? Well, some animals don’t have that problem! Unlike humans with our relatively small mouths, certain animals have much larger mouths compared to their heads, allowing them to swallow enormous amounts of food.
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1 week ago | 
a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews
Koalas are iconic Australian animals, loved for their teddy-bear-like appearance. But beneath their soft and seemingly cuddly exterior, they have unique behaviors, a specialized diet, and many critical challenges. One major hurdle for a young koala or joey is leaving its mother to find a new home. This can be particularly difficult if it tries to claim a tree that’s already occupied by another koala.
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1 week ago | 
a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews
Bears are quite skilled at finding food and will search just about anywhere for a good meal. Although they are typically cautious animals, a sticky-sweet beehive full of tasty honey can be so tempting that a bear will even endure the pain of an electric fence to get to it, as seen in this YouTube video. From Winnie the Pooh to Baloo, bears are often portrayed as major honey lovers. While they do enjoy honey in real life, it’s not a significant part of their diet.
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1 week ago | 
a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews
One of the unique aspects of our modern era is the ability to preserve sights and sounds. While an animal’s extinction means its physical presence is gone forever, technology allows us to experience a small piece of it, such as the poignant call of the very last Kauaʻi ʻōʻō bird, captured in this YouTube video. This also raises an important question: what led to the demise of this now-extinct bird, and what was its final call reaching out to?
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1 week ago | 
a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews
If you go swimming in clear, tropical waters with white sandy beaches, you would probably expect to see some marine life like colorful fish and graceful rays. But what if, instead, a furry monkey swam right up to you, completely submerged?
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2 weeks ago | 
a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews
Dogs are much more than just pets. They are steadfast companions who offer unwavering emotional support during the darkest times, bring joy when needed most, and shower us with unconditional love throughout their too-short lives. While many dogs hold a special place in their humans’ hearts, others have left a lasting mark on the entire world. Here are just a few examples of the extraordinary dogs who have bravely risked their own lives in service to the humans they love.
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2 weeks ago | 
a-z-animals.com | Kellianne Matthews
Polar bears are fearsome predators, but thankfully, most of us will never have to worry about encountering them in the wild. However, a small population of people in Canada actually choose to live right in the heart of polar bear country! And it’s not just the humans who live there — their pets do too, as seen in this fascinating YouTube video of sled dogs and polar bears playing together. But are these two speciestrulyplaying together, or are we simply interpreting their behavior as play?
