Stag beetles are named for their impressive set of mandibles which resemble a stag’s antlers. They’re a group of about 1,200 species of beetle in the family…
Stag Beetle
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Platypus
The platypus is endemic to eastern Australia, and Tasmania. It is one of the oddest animals in existence. It’s a duck-billed, beaver-tailed, otter-footed, egg-laying mammal. It also happens to be…
Snake
I have no idea what kind of snake this is. I just liked the perspective. Hope you do too…
Zebra
All three species of zebra are native to Africa. It’s distinctive black and whte stripes act as camouflage, breaking up the shape of the body, this making it harder to focus on. Two species, the plains and mountain zebras are…
Grizzly Bear
Grizzly bears are any North American subspecies of brown bear, including the mainland grizzly, the Kodiak bear, peninsular grizzly, Mexican grizzly, and the recently extinct…
Pygmy Hippopotamus
The Pygmy hippopotamus is a small hippo native to the forests and swamps of West Africa. It displays many terrestrial adaptations, but like its larger…
Wombat
Wombats are marsupials native to Australia. They’re found in forested, mountainous, and heathland areas of Southeast Australia, including…
Laughing Hyena
Well I did a striped hyena the other day so I thought a spotted hyena should be next. It is the largest of the hyena species and the one termed…
Emu
The emu is native to Australia. It’s the second largest living bird, measuring up to 6’6″ in height. They are a flightless bird that is common over most…
Lionfish
Lionfish, or pterois, is a genus of venomous fish with striking warning coloration, red, white and black bands, showy pectoral fins, and venomous…
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