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Possessing a true runner's build, the Roadrunner, or Chaparral bird, will opt to out-sprint its prey instead of swooping down from the skies.

Roadrunner Facts: Animals of North America

Though they may have received their cultural fame as cartoons, the real roadrunner is just as agile of a runner.

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Unlike most members of the Leporidae Family, Pygmy Rabbits will dig out soft earth to create in-ground aabodes of their own to live in.

Pygmy Rabbit Facts: Animals of North America

This tiny burrowing rabbit is one of the only species able to eat and digest the sagebrush, or wormwood, plant.

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The Bearded Emperor Tamarin is famous for its iconic whiskers, which are said to resemble the facial hair of Wilhelm II, the last emperor of Germany.

Bearded Emperor Tamarin Facts: Animals Of South America

Adored for their iconic facial hair, these monkeys also exhibit interesting social patterns in how they raise their young.

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The few members of the endangered Giant Panda living in the wild today are to be found within small, fragmented chunks of mountainous Chinese forests.

Giant Panda Facts - Animals of Asia

One of the friendliest bears in the world, the giant panda is also one of the rarest, with fewer than 2,000 in the wild today.

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A West Indian Manatee in a freshwater habitat in Florida.

West Indian Manatee: Animals of North America

Mistaken for mermaids by the crew of Christopher Columbus, the West Indian manatee is sometimes referred to as a "Sea Cow".

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With sharp talons and an ability to achieve diving speeds in excess of 200 miles per hour, prey of these birds have little hope for escape.

Peregrine Falcon Facts: Animals of North America

This predator hunts primarily other birds, and does so with incredible speed and accuracy.

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Commonly referred to as a "Cottonmouth" in its native Southeastern US, the Water Moccasin is an American species of pit viper.

Water Moccasin Facts: Animals of North America

Also known as "cottonmouths," these snakes prey on small animals and insects and are at their most active during the night.

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Prairie Dogs are very social animals. As such, the populations of their colonies may number in the thousands.

Prairie Dog: Animals Of North America

Prairie Dogs are a common sight throughout the Western North American Grasslands

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Snow Monkeys (Japanese macaque) get their name from the color of their fur, as well as their ability to thrive in much colder climates than most monkeys.

Snow Monkey Facts: Animals of Asia

These highly intelligent monkeys are native to the islands of Japan, but are threatened by human activities today.

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A Cape Buffalo in the Kruger National Park of South Africa.

Cape Buffalo Facts: Animals of Africa

Despite their large size and often aggressive behavior, these bovines are unique for practicing a form of democracy.

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The Quokka is a small species of marsupial mammals in the Family Macropodidae, which also includes kangaroos and wallabies.

Quokka Facts: Animals of Oceania

The smallest of the wallabies, quokkas are often called the happiest animal in the world, but their existence is threatened today.

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Adélie penguins live exclusively along the Antarctic coasts.

Adelie Penguin Facts: Animals of Antarctica

Known for their distinctive waddles and eyes, the Adelie is vulnerable today as a result of global climate change.

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Facial expressions help Rhesus macaques communicate. At times, these gestures have hilarious results.

Rhesus Monkey Facts: Animals of Asia

These thriving macaques are highly expressive and intelligent, forming interesting hierarchies within social groups.

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A Ferruginous Hawk sits upon its perch near Tuscon, Arizona. From such positions, the birds remain on the lookout for prey, ready to strike.

Ferruginous Hawk: Animals of North America

These birds of prey have surprisingly wide mouths that allow them to eat animals larger than you would expect.

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Their small sizes and ability to blend into their natural environs have enabled members of the Jumping Spider family to have such a large diaspora and global range.

Jumping Spider Facts - Animals of North America

Also called the "Vampire Spider," these arachnids are known for their special ability to lunge toward their prey rather than relying on webs.

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Two brown bears staring each other down in a show of dominance. A fight is likely to result from such a confrontation.

Brown Bear Facts: Animals of North America

Feared for their large sizes and incredible strength, these bears rely more on berries and fish and attack more out of fear and territory.

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A sable peeking out of its den, built into the forest floor.

Sable Facts - Animals of Asia

Perhaps best known due to their prized furs, the sable is a small and omnivorous marnet native to Central and East Asia.

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Despite their differences in name, Silver Foxes are simply Red Foxes with different color schemes to their coats.

Silver Fox Facts: Animals of North America

Though they are the exact same species as the Red Fox, these particular foxes are distinct for their silver and black fur.

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Moreso than most birds, Water Ouzels, or Dippers, are very comfortable in the water. They are even known to be capable swimmers, ready to take a "dip" in streams.

Water Ouzel Facts: Animals of North America

Also called Dippers, these birds get their name from their special ability to dive into and swim through water.

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Though there have only been sightings of already dead Colossal (Antarctic) Squids, gigantic squids such as "The Kraken" have long been seafarers' worst nightmares.

Colossal Squid Facts: Animals of Antarctica

Living up to its name, this mysterious creature is the largest squid on Earth and the largest invertebrate known to man.

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