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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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These antarctic birds are often reviled for the wattles on their face and the eccentric behavior they maintain in order to survive as scavengers.

Snowy Sheathbill Facts: Animals of Antarctica

This bird is commonly found on the found near the cold Southern waters proximate to the continent of Antarctica.

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Wildebeests are perhaps best known for their stampeding tactic, which they can employ against predators which would otherwise overpower them.

Wildebeest Facts: Animals of Africa

Also called the Gnu, these animals are thriving in many parts of Africa despite having many predators, including humans.

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Weddell Seals are highly social animals. They prefer to travel in packs and, when not migrating in search of food, they mostly sleep.

Weddell Seal Facts: Animals of Antarctica

This large seal can be found living and breeding further south than any other living terrestrial animal.

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Beavers spend much of their time building the homes in which they will raise their young and stay away from hungry predators.

North American Beaver Facts: Animals of North America

The national animal of Canada, this rodent is a unique species of proficient lumberjacks which constructs dams and homes

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Hummingbirds especially prefer to dine upon flower nectar. Members of the Hummingbird Family list among the smallest birds in the world.

Hummingbird Facts: Animals of North America

One of the smallest birds on the planet, hummingbirds are best known for their unique ability to hover in midair and fly in any direction.

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Black-tailed prairie dogs are a thriving species today, easily distinguishable from other prairie dogs by the dark ends of their tails.

Black-Tailed Prairie Dog: Animals of North America

Thriving throughout much of the Great Plains region, these rodents build intricate networks of underground burrows.

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An African elephant walks along a road in South Africa's Kruger National Park.

African Elephant Facts: Animals of Africa

Known best for their iconic tusks and trunks, these highly intelligent and social animals are under severe threat today.

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The white winter coat of the Arctic Fox allows it to easily blend in to the snow-covered landscapes that surround it.

Arctic Fox Facts: Animals of the Arctic

These omnivorous hunters and scavengers use different colored furs during winter and summer in order to blend in with their changing environments.

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A young Carolina Northern Flying Squirrel. Babies grow old enough to be weaned from their mothers within forty days.

Northern Flying Squirrel Facts: Animals of North America

Unlike many mammals, these squirrels possess unique physical traits that allow them to seemingly take flight.

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Clearly related to other felines, bobcats are much bigger than domesticated housecats and can hunt prey as large as deer and mountain goats.

Bobcat Facts: Animals of North America

These mobile felines have the largest population and farthest-reaching range of any North American wildcat species.

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A Male Prairie Chicken "strutting" its stuff. Males are known for the flamboyant stances they take to attract mates.

Prairie Chicken Facts: Animals of North America

Actually closer to a grouse than a chicken, male prairie chickens inflate the orange sacs on their necks in order to attract mates.

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As their name suggests, these owls are best known for living in the dug-out burrows of other animals.

Burrowing Owl Facts: Animals of North America

These birds' burrowing habits allow them to survive many climates, but they are nonetheless in grave danger today.

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Despite its size and the fearsome appearance of its horns, the Gaur, or Indian Bison, is generally shy when it comes to interacting with humans.

Gaur Facts: Animals of Asia

Also called the Indian Bison, these bovines are surprisingly shy and swift, travelling in packs of 5 to 20 members.

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Northern Pygmy Owl is a small owl native to North and Central America.

Northern Pygmy Owl Facts: Animals of North America

Though it is only six inches long, these diminutive birds are expert hunters with a taste for songbirds.

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Rock hyraxes are social animals, and are known to help each other keep an eye out for predators. Their range extends across much of Africa and the Middle East.

Rock Hyrax Facts: Animals of Africa

With two incisor teeth that stick out like small tusks, these social creatures have proven capable of surviving various harsh climates.

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Flightless birds, Emus are most notable for their shaggy feathers, ionic eyes, and remarkable running speeds.

Emu Facts: Animals of Oceania

These large flightless birds are effective runners and swimmers who are able to thrive in the various climates of Australia.

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Young harp seals, such as this one on a frozen expanse of the White Sea, are much lighter in color than their adult counterparts.

Harp Seal Facts: Animals of the Arctic

Able to keep warm through a thick coat of fur insulated by a layer of blubber, harp seals thrive best in the icy conditions of the Arctic.

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Now an Endangered species, Asian Elephants, such as this one in Thailand, have long been important beasts of burden in Southeast Asia and the Indian subcontinent.

Asian Elephant Facts: Animals of Asia

Smaller and shorter than their African counterparts, Asian elephants are also highly intelligent and social mammals dangerously endangered today.

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Red-Tailed Hawk Facts: Animals of North America

These birds of prey make up for a slower flight speed with incredibly high intelligence and adaptability.

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