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sizes, colors, and habitats. Despite their diversity, they share the unique characteristic of living part of their lives underwater and part on land. Amphibians play an important role in the environment, both as predators and as prey for other animals. Although many amphibian populations are decl...
Birds are found worldwide and in all habitats. The largest is the nine-foot-tall ostrich. The smallest is the two-inch-long bee hummingbird. Everything about the anatomy of a bird reflects its ability to fly. The wings, for example, are shaped to create lift. The leading edge is ...
Binturongs – otherwise known as 'bearcats' – are the largest members of the animal familyViverridae. (Members of this family are known as viverrids). The binturong's long tail is 'prehensile' (i.e. it can hold onto things). A binturong uses its tail as an 'extra hand' while cli...
One reason fish are so diverse is that 70 percent of the planet is covered in water. The animals in this group live in a variety of habitats ranging from coral reefs and kelp forests to rivers, streams, and the open ocean. Another is that fish are very old on the evolutionary scale. ...
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Type of animal:Arachnid Camel spiders are a group of arachnids that are mostly found in deserts and other arid habitats. Being arachnids, camel spiders have eight legs, along with two additional pairs of appendages on their heads. In camel spiders, these additional appendages take the form of ...
Affective states are inextricably tied to animals’ cognitive and behavioral propensities, serving as a vital adaptive response system to various challenges encountered in their natural habitats.1,2,3 The measurement and identification of the affective states that certain conditions elicit in animals will...
Type of animal: Amphibian Family: Ranidae Conservation status:Least Concern The American bullfrog is a large frog found in lakes, ponds and other wetland habitats throughout much of North America. During the mating season, male bull frogs make abull-like bellow, from which the species gets its...