Africa
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Chameleon (chamaeleon)
Chameleons or chamaeleons (Chamaeleonidae) Chameleon (Greek: chamailéōn) – a lion on the ground Chameleons are known mainly for their ability to change color,…
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Cobras – characteristics and useful information
Cobras – brief characteristics Cobras are highly venomous snakes that have long fascinated humans. When a bite occurs, the only…
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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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