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Harpy eagle – one of the largest birds of prey
Harpy eagle (Harpia harpyja) Harpies are one of the largest birds of prey. They occur in the rain-forest of South America…
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Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra)
Galápagos giant tortoise (Chelonoidis nigra) A slow pilgrim of the Galapagos Islands. The archipelago was named after these animals (Tortoise…
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Jaguarundi – eyra cat
Jaguarundi – eyra cat (Puma yagouaroundi) It resembles a weasel, but it’s only an illusion – the jaguarundi is a South…
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Turtles and tortoises – long-lived reptiles
Turtles and tortoises Turtles first appeared on Earth about 255 million years ago Turtles have been around for over 200…
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Margay – cat with gorgeous eyes
Margay (Leopardus wiedii) A tree-dwelling and nocturnal hunter. The margay is a cat with specific likes, large eyes, and beautiful…
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