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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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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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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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Pronghorn Facts: Animals of North America

The pronghorn is the second fastest land mammal in the world, after the cheetah

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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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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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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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A bearcat (or "Binturong") taking it easy. Bearcats are a Vulnerable species traditionally native throughout much of Southeast Asia.

Bearcat Facts - Animals of Asia

Also known as the Binturong, bearcats are nimble omnivores of the southeastern Asian jungles, but they are a vulnerable species today.

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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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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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A juvenile Sandhill crane stands beside a mature adult in a wetland area.

Sandhill Crane Facts: Animals of North America

The Sandhill crane (Gus canadensis) is a common sight throughout many of North America's wetlands.

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Adult Ring-tailed lemur female eating fruit while carrying her child.

Ring-Tailed Lemur Facts: Animals of Africa

Ring-tailed lemurs are an Endangered species endemic to the island nation of Madagascar.

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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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Select Eurasian brown bears have been recorded as weighing more than 1,000 pounds.

Eurasian Bear Facts: Animals of Europe

The Eurasian brown bear is from the family of bears Ursidae and is one of the subspecies of the brown bear, Ursus arctos.

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Mature Eurasian wolf in the wilds of Belarus.

Eurasian Wolf Facts: Animals of Europe

Sometimes referred to as the "Common wolf", this canine is to be found throughout much of Russia and Northern and Eastern Europe.

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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 Garter Snake peeks its head through high grass in search of food.

Garter Snake Facts: Animals of North America

Generally considered benign by humans and a savvy, adaptive species in nature, Garter snake populations thrive today.

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An Eastern Gray Squirrel assumes its iconic hunched over stance as it feeds.

Eastern Gray Squirrel Facts: Animals of North America

With high birth rates and proficiently adaptive natures, these squirrels are thriving and even expanding in their range.

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Nocturnal Virginia opossums are commonly seen pilfering through human trash and being struck by motor vehicles in the Southeast U.S.

Virginia Opossum Facts: Animals of North America

The Virginia Opossum is the only marsupial native to the United States.

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