Both the condition of albinism (also known as an albino, although in some circles it is considered a derogatory term) and an animal having white hair are hereditary traits. This means that both conditions are the results of the combination…
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A tail serves a specific purpose for any species of animal that has one but this purpose can differ from species to species. Birds, primates, cats, dogs, certain marine creatures, rodents, and reptiles all are examples of species of the…
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Earwigs get bad press. Because they have what look like pincers on their rear ends, people think they can pinch. Because they wander around in houses, people think they are pests. But earwigs cannot pinch and for the most part…
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Polar bears are one of the most majestic creatures on Earth. They can get up to fifteen feet tall (a large male bear) and weigh over two thousand pounds. Their enormous bulk is caused by the fat that is necessary…
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The Artiodactyla are also known as the even toed ungulates because they are grazers (ungulates) and they have either two or four toes, which distinguishes them from the Perissodactyls which have either one toe (horses) or three (rhinos). The Artiodactyla…
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The flat worms are named the Platyhelminths, and come in two main types, the monogenea (flukes), or the tapeworm (cestode). These two types of flat worm parasites are similar in some ways, but also have their differences. The monogenea are…
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Not all Carnivores are meat eaters and not all meat eaters are classified as Carnivora. Kingdom Animalia, Phylum Chordata, Subphylum Vertebrata, Class Mammalia, Order Carnivora consists of a group of animals that share a common history and ancestors. Early in the evolution…
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The Koala, one of Australia’s icons is the only mammal, other than the Greater Glider and the Ringtail Possum, which can survive on a diet of eucalyptus leaves (gum leaves). Koalas are persnickety eaters with solid preferences for different types…
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If you get stung by a sting ray it is not the end of the world. It is going to hurt, and you need on the spot and follow-up care to avoid infection from the barb it will leave behind…
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How do fish sleep? Sleep is defined by Merriam-Webster’s* as “the natural periodic suspension of consciousness during which the powers of the body are restored” and “a state of torpid inactivity.” Looking at sleep in this way, rather than saying…
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