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The golden leaf folding frog is also called the golden banana frog, golden dwarf reed frog, and spiny reed frog. They are found in eastern South africa. Breeding takes place in standing pools of water. Eggs are folded into vertical blades of grass above the water's surface.
The taita frog is endemic to kenya. They can be found walking on the forest floor. They can be light brown, gray, dark brown, orange and yellowish. They are critically endangered.
Rio Faisane's stub foot toad is endemic to ecuador. They live in moist lowland forest and rivers. It is threatened with habitat loss. The population is estimated at less than 250 mature adults.

Amphibians

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The arctic wolf is also known as the white wolf, polar wolf, and the arctic gray wolf. The arctic wolf is a subspecies of the gray wolf, and native to the high arctic tundra in canada. They are relatively unafraid of people, due to them seeing humans so little.
Greater gliders are found in eastern australia. They are closely related to lemurs and are nocturnal. They feed almost exclusively on eucalyptus leaves and buds. They live in hollowed tree dens lined with leaves and bark. They are endangered
The bank vole is a small rodent with reddish brown fur. It lives in European woodland areas in dense vegetation. They have a life expectancy of up to 2 years in the wild. The bank vole carries the puummela virus, which can infect humans and causes dangerous fevers and in extreme cases even death.

Mammals

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The yellow sac spider is a small pale yellow species that lives in the americas. They can be found in the foliage of forests and gardens, but have been known to inhabit human homes. Bites can cause localized swelling, but are not medically urgent. They are nocturnal and do not make webs, as they are active hunters. During the day, they Retreat to silk and tunnels that they build fresh everyday.
The feather legged spider was originally a tropical species in the mediterranean. They are now found in the US and greenhouses and garden centers. The front legs have hairy bristles that give them their common name.
The cat faced spider is also called the jewel spider. They are a harmless garden spider found in plant leaves. Females are much larger than males. They are found in most of the US and canada.

Spiders

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The black witch moth is a large bat-shaped moth ranging from the southern US to brazil. Adults feed on overripe tropical fruit and caterpillars feed on the leaves of plants.
The belladonna cracker butterfly is named for the unusual way that they make a cracking sound as part of their territorial display. Most cracker butterflies have the coloration and patterns of tree bark. They can be found from South America to the state of Arizona in the United states. They spend most of the day perching where they are best camouflaged. They feed on rotting fruit and dung.
The snow mosquito is a special species of mosquito commonly limited to Northern portions of the United states. They can stay active during the winter months. Snow mosquitoes have scales on their bodies.

Insects/Bugs

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Blanding's turtle is a semi-aquatic turtle native to the Eastern Canada and the U.S.. It is of interest in longevity research, as it shows few or no signs of common aging and is physically active and capable of reproduction at 80-90 years old. They take 14 to 20 years to reach sexual maturity.
The sidewinder is also called the horned rattlesnake and sidewinder rattlesnake. They are a pit viper type of snake and can be found in the southwestern United states. It is venomous. They are a small species, measuring up to 30 inches / 76 cm in length.
The brown vine snake is also called the Mexican vine snake. They live in Southern Arizona in the United States and down through mexico. They reach up to 6.2 ft / 1.9 m in length and are very slender. They are a mildly venomous, rear-fanged snake that is not considered dangerous to humans.

Reptiles

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The cape gannet is a large seabird. They have no nostrils on their bills because they dive for food underwater at speeds of up to 75 mph/120 km/h. They can be found on the coasts of Southern africa. Gannets form pairs that can stay together for several breeding seasons. They perform elaborate greeting rituals when meeting at the nest site and parent a single blue colored egg.
The keel billed toucan is a large bird with an unmistakable rainbow bill. They are usually seen in pairs. They move around in forest canopies in central america.
The Bermuda petrel is a nocturnal sea bird that nests on the ground in burrows. It can be seen pictured on Bermuda currency. They're the second rarest seabird in the world. They were thought to be extinct for 300 years, until 18 nesting pairs were found on nonsuch island. The species is still being helped to restore numbers.

Birds

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The fin whale, also known as the finback whale, is a baleen whale. It is the second longest whale on earth growing 85 ft / 26 M long. They exist in all major oceans, from polar to tropical waters. They eat small schooling fish and krill.
The creeping comb jelly is unlike most other jellies because they are bottom dwellers. They can be found in tropical waters in the indo-pacific. They attach themselves to starfish and extend their tentacles to feed. Its unclear how each animal benefits from the jelly attaching itself to the starfish, but it doesn't seem to hurt either one. The creeping comb jelly has irregular red and white markings. Other members of this creeping jelly settle on corals, but the species settles on starfish
The titan triggerfish, also called the giant triggerfish and the mustache triggerfish, is found in lagoons and reefs in most of the indo-pacific except for around hawaii.

Under Water

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There are three species of horned grebe that can be found in North america, eurasia, and the palearctic. They dive underwater easily with their large feet that help them catch fast prey. They also eat insects on the water's surface. Horned grebes are monogamous and develop their relationship with elaborate mating routines. Diving, Nature, Real Nature, Prey, Picture, Elaborate, Species, Underwater, Wild Kingdom
Horned Grebe
There are three species of horned grebe that can be found in North america, eurasia, and the palearctic. They dive underwater easily with their large feet that help them catch fast prey. They also eat insects on the water's surface. Horned grebes are monogamous and develop their relationship with elaborate mating routines.
The stump-tailed macaque is a primate native to Southeast asia. They have long, thick, dark brown fur that covers their bodies except for their face and almost invisible tails. Males are bigger than females and have long canine teeth. Teething, Canine Tooth, Canine, Tailed, Macaque, Stumped, Primates
Stump Tailed Macaque
The stump-tailed macaque is a primate native to Southeast asia. They have long, thick, dark brown fur that covers their bodies except for their face and almost invisible tails. Males are bigger than females and have long canine teeth.
The Indian palm squirrel is about the size of large chipmunk. They can be found in India in forests and urban areas. They are solitary and only come together during the breeding season. They are protective of their food sources, and are opportunists in urban areas and can be taught tricks for food. Squirrel, Urban, Indian, Indian Palm Squirrel, Forest, Palm
Indian Palm Squirrel
The Indian palm squirrel is about the size of large chipmunk. They can be found in India in forests and urban areas. They are solitary and only come together during the breeding season. They are protective of their food sources, and are opportunists in urban areas and can be taught tricks for food.
The brown-lined puffer can be found in the tropical waters of the indo-pacific near rocky coral reefs. They feed on algae and mollusks. Males show vibrant blue patterns on their bodies during the breeding season. They carry a powerful toxin on their skin like all puffers do. Puffer, Mollusks, Brown, Lined, Brown Line, Rocky, Tropical, Blue Pattern
Brown Lined Puffer
The brown-lined puffer can be found in the tropical waters of the indo-pacific near rocky coral reefs. They feed on algae and mollusks. Males show vibrant blue patterns on their bodies during the breeding season. They carry a powerful toxin on their skin like all puffers do.
The emperor goose is also called the beach goose or painted goose. In the winter, it can be found on the mud flats of Alaska and occasionally Canada and the US continental states. In the summer, it migrates to the Arctic, and older individuals breed monogamously. They are one of North America's rarest geese. Winter, Alaska, Negara, Yang, Rare, North America, Beach
Emperor Goose
The emperor goose is also called the beach goose or painted goose. In the winter, it can be found on the mud flats of Alaska and occasionally Canada and the US continental states. In the summer, it migrates to the Arctic, and older individuals breed monogamously. They are one of North America's rarest geese.
The Chalk Hill blue butterfly is a small butterfly that can be found around the paleyarctic of Europe in grasslands rich in chalk. Males have the blue coloration and females are brown. They produce one generation per year. Blue Butterfly, Chalk Hill, Grassland
Chalkhill Blue
The Chalk Hill blue butterfly is a small butterfly that can be found around the paleyarctic of Europe in grasslands rich in chalk. Males have the blue coloration and females are brown. They produce one generation per year.
The spotted ground gecko is also called the Japanese cave gecko. It is endemic to the ryukyu islands, Japan. They have deep red eyes and is dark brown / black with an orange or red pattern. Gecko, Spotted, Grounds, Red Pattern, Red Eyes, Deep Red, Dark
Spotted Ground Gecko
The spotted ground gecko is also called the Japanese cave gecko. It is endemic to the ryukyu islands, Japan. They have deep red eyes and is dark brown / black with an orange or red pattern.
The desert pocket gopher is a rodent that can be found in texas, New Mexico and mexico. Their bodies are thick, their eyes reduced, and they are equipped with strong claws, allowing them to easily make tunnels underground. Texas, Mexico, Animals, Chihuahua, Gopher, Walrus, Mammals
Desert Pocket Gopher
The desert pocket gopher is a rodent that can be found in texas, New Mexico and mexico. Their bodies are thick, their eyes reduced, and they are equipped with strong claws, allowing them to easily make tunnels underground.
The checkered puffer can be found in the Caribbean and Gulf of mexico. Caribbean, Checkered, Isla, Reef, Gulf Of Mexico, Sea
Checkered Puffer
The checkered puffer can be found in the Caribbean and Gulf of mexico.
The American pronghorn is native to North america. Though it is not an antelope, it is known in the US as the American antelope, prong buck, pronghorn antelope and prairie antelope, because it closely resembles the antelopes of the old world. Pronghorn's closest living relatives are the giraffe and the okapi. They possess horns, not antlers. Males have branching horns, and females have short spikes. Antlers, Antelope, American, Buck, North, America, Giraffe
American Pronghorn
The American pronghorn is native to North america. Though it is not an antelope, it is known in the US as the American antelope, prong buck, pronghorn antelope and prairie antelope, because it closely resembles the antelopes of the old world. Pronghorn's closest living relatives are the giraffe and the okapi. They possess horns, not antlers. Males have branching horns, and females have short spikes.
The Indian saw scaled viper is a venomous snake species native to asia. It is the smallest member of the big four snakes that are responsible for causing the most snake bite cases and deaths.   
They inhabit many types of terrain, including agricultural fields, and have excellent camouflage. They are most active after rains and on  humid nights. After it rains, they can be observed climbing into bushes or trees. Climbing, Snakes, Camouflage, Snake Venom, Saw, Snake
Indian Saw Scaled Viper
The Indian saw scaled viper is a venomous snake species native to asia. It is the smallest member of the big four snakes that are responsible for causing the most snake bite cases and deaths. They inhabit many types of terrain, including agricultural fields, and have excellent camouflage. They are most active after rains and on humid nights. After it rains, they can be observed climbing into bushes or trees.
The harnessed tiger moth is a brightly colored moth that can be found in the US, Canada and mexico. They have a lifespan of 5 to 10 days after becoming an adult moth. 
They are bright and flashy. These colors serve as a warning that they have a bad taste. The caterpillars are grayish black and are covered in bristles. The caterpillars consume herbaceous plans like dandelions. Canada, Tiger Moth, Moth Species, Larvae, Moth, Tiger, Caterpillar
Harnessed Tiger Moth
The harnessed tiger moth is a brightly colored moth that can be found in the US, Canada and mexico. They have a lifespan of 5 to 10 days after becoming an adult moth. They are bright and flashy. These colors serve as a warning that they have a bad taste. The caterpillars are grayish black and are covered in bristles. The caterpillars consume herbaceous plans like dandelions.
The white tern is a seabird found across the tropical oceans worldwide. They are a very elegant and delicate seabird with Immaculate all white plumage. 
They are very strong and can sustain long periods of hovering in the wind. They are seen in small groups, catching fish offshore. If disturbed by a predator, they flutter and make a buzzing sound. White turns are monogamous and pairs remain with each other for several breeding seasons. Shorebirds, Bird, Aloha, Sea Birds, Honolulu Zoo, State Birds, Bird Species, National Wildlife Refuge, Birds
White Tern
The white tern is a seabird found across the tropical oceans worldwide. They are a very elegant and delicate seabird with Immaculate all white plumage. They are very strong and can sustain long periods of hovering in the wind. They are seen in small groups, catching fish offshore. If disturbed by a predator, they flutter and make a buzzing sound. White turns are monogamous and pairs remain with each other for several breeding seasons.
The green broadbill is a small bird with vibrant green plumage. Males have black bands across their wings and a black dot behind their ears. They are found in tropical forests across Southeast asia. 
Little is known about their behavior, as they are hard to spot sitting motionless just beneath the canopy. Their vibrant green color makes for excellent camouflage against jungle leaves. They eat fruits and vegetables. Mating seasons occur after monsoons. Males perform a spinning courtship display. Green Bird, Green, Small Birds, Habitats, Tropical Forest
Green Broadbill
The green broadbill is a small bird with vibrant green plumage. Males have black bands across their wings and a black dot behind their ears. They are found in tropical forests across Southeast asia. Little is known about their behavior, as they are hard to spot sitting motionless just beneath the canopy. Their vibrant green color makes for excellent camouflage against jungle leaves. They eat fruits and vegetables. Mating seasons occur after monsoons. Males perform a spinning courtship display.
The Asian wild water buffalo is among the heaviest bovine species. Both sexes have heavy horns that curve inward. They are found in Southeast Asia in swamps, flooded grassland, wetlands and river valleys. They gather in groups of up to 100 buffalo. Older males prefer living in solitary life. They take take mud baths to ward off insects and keep cool. Buffalo, Water Buffalo, Wild Waters, Wetland, Southeast Asia, Wild
Asian Wild Water Buffalo
The Asian wild water buffalo is among the heaviest bovine species. Both sexes have heavy horns that curve inward. They are found in Southeast Asia in swamps, flooded grassland, wetlands and river valleys. They gather in groups of up to 100 buffalo. Older males prefer living in solitary life. They take take mud baths to ward off insects and keep cool.