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By: Yara Simón | The animal kingdom is full of surprising creatures, from the tiniest insects to the most endangered marine mammals. Animals that start with "V" include some of the rarest and most interesting. From venomous snakes to eight-armed wonders of the deep, these creatures showcase the incredible variety of life on Earth. 1. Vaquita The vaquita is the most critically endangered marine mammal, with only a few individuals left. Scientists estimate there are about 10 left in the wild....

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3. Terror Bird Once roaming parts of North, Central and South America, these prehistoric, flightless birds were the apex predators of their time. In a paper published in 2024, researchers said a previously unknown species of terror birds likely grew to be 8.2 feet (2.5 meters) and 330 pounds (150 kilograms).

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By: Yara Simón | The not deer is a creature that looks like a normal deer but just ... isn’t. Reports of this strange deer come from the Appalachian region, where hikers and drivers claim to have seen something that resembles a white-tailed deer but moves in an unsettling way. What Is a Not Deer? With forward-facing eyes, unnatural sounds and behavior that doesn’t match typical deer stories, this cryptid has captured the imagination of many. Unlike normal deer, not deer walk oddly on their...

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By: Yara Simón | Rats are nature’s ultimate survivors. But what do rats eat? These highly adaptable rodents will chow down on just about anything they can find, from meat scraps to fruit trees. Whether we’re talking about wild rats in urban environments or pet rats living in homes, their diet depends on what food sources are available. In cities, rats scavenge for human food, leading to issues like rodent infestation and rat control challenges. In the wild, rats tend to eat seeds, nuts and...

3 weeks ago | animals.howstuffworks.com | Yara Simon

By: Yara Simón | There is a fascinating world of animals that start with "I." Some animal names are likely more familiar, like the mighty Indian elephant, while others are a little more obscure — looking at you, Iriomote cat. From endangered species to wading birds, here's an introduction to a global sampling of the animal kingdom, including critters from South and Southeast Asia and the Americas. 1. Indian Elephant The Indian elephant is one of the largest species of land animals. Found...