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Sloth

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Rhino vs. Hippo: Differences & Who Wins in a Fight Between These African Giants

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Are Rhinos Dinosaurs?

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Discover the 10 Smartest Animals Found in the United States

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12 Common Animal Stereotypes… Debunked!

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Amazing Animals That Represent Strength

The animal kingdom is an incredible source of unique behaviors and symbolism, foremost of which is strength, a quality that… Southern Cassowary, double-wattled cassowary bird Close-up

Cassowary

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The Strange Way Giraffes Fight

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Dinosaur Size Comparison: Prehistoric Giants

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Could an Unarmed Human Beat a Lion?

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Discover 7 Amazing 5-Letter Animals

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9 Animals That Look Like Rats (and What They Actually Are)

Several animals look like rats but aren’t. With a global population that almost matches the number of humans on Earth… A seal Un phoque Ein Seehund

Seal

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Unau (Linnaeus’s Two-Toed Sloth)

The Unau also called Linnaeus’s two-toed sloth is thought to be the slowest mammal in the world. The sloth species… corvus corax raven

This Raven Could Beat You in Tic-Tac-Toe

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Tapirs Have Survived Since the Eocene Thanks to This Clever Trick

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10 Key Facts About Whales

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Yes, Sloths Can Swim! 6 Interesting Facts About These Surprisingly Strong Swimmers

Sloths have become an animal many people love. These slow-moving animals can do so much more than move at a… Capybara Hydrochoerus hydrochaeris at the Zona Brazil exhibit at Bristol Zoo, Bristol, England.

Capybara

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10 Weirdest Animals in the World: A Journey Through Nature’s Oddities

Imagine that you were at an animal show and you had been chosen to pick out the world’s weirdest animal.… collie dog laying in front of purple flowers

The 11 Best Animal TV Shows of All Time

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The Curious Reason Binturongs Smell Like Popcorn

Binturongs live in lush, dense forests in Southeast Asia. These bearcat-like animals are surrounded by the sights and smells of… Dugong vs Manatee

Dugong vs Manatee: 9 Key Differences Explained

Imagine you’re a sailor aboard a merchant’s vessel in the late 1700s. One day during a voyage in the West… Close up of a cute Elephant shrew (Macroscelididae) sitting on a stone, South Africa.

Shrew

The motto of the Shrew can truly be “Live fast, die young.” Frankly, shrews are a bit weird. They are… 3D rendering of a troodon running on a white background

Discover the Smartest Dinosaur Ever (Jurassic Park Got It Wrong)

Dinosaurs were awe-inspiring creatures. That’s why we’re still fascinated by them to this day. They existed in different sizes and…

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