Marine
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Steller’s sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas)
Steller’s sea cow Steller’s sea cow (Hydrodamalis gigas) was a species of large marine mammal that was native to the…
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Do fish sleep, and if so, how?
How do fish sleep? One of the most common misconceptions about fish is that they do not sleep. However, this…
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Walrus – strong and dangerous
Walrus (Odobenus rosmarus) The beast of the frosty northern hemisphere. Strong as a polar bear and just as dangerous. Impressive…
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Elephant seals (Mirounga)
Southern elephant seal (Mirounga leonina) and northern elephant seal (Mirounga angustirostris) Elephant seals – there are only two species of…
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Sailfish – the fastest fish in the world?
Sailfish – the world’s fastest fish? When it comes to speed in the animal kingdom, the cheetah is often considered…
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