Africa
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Peacock (peafowl) – the most beautiful bird
Peacocks (peafowls) Peacocks are among the most beautiful and dignified birds. The wonderful coloration of these unusual animals meant that…
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Chimpanzee – human cousin?
Chimpanzees (chimps) 4% – that’s exactly the difference between chimpanzees and humans. Our DNA is the same in 96% (some…
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Mandrill – the largest Old World monkey
Mandrill (Mandrillus sphinx) Mandrills are one of the largest monkeys in the world. Only gorillas, chimpanzees and orangutans* surpass them…
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Gorilla – the world’s biggest ape
Gorilla – the largest monkey on Earth Gorilla is the largest monkey in the world. Big, massive mouth and size…
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Fennec fox – the smallest canid
Fennec fox / fennec (Vulpes zerda) Fennec is a small nocturnal fox. It also is the smallest species of canid. Thanks to its great charm and…
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