Continents
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Tufted deer (Elaphodus cephalophus)
Tufted deer – deer with a “boar’s snout” The word “deer” brings to mind a majestic animal with an impressive…
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Komodo dragon – the largest lizard on Earth
Komodo dragon, Komodo monitor (Varanus komodoensis) The legendary dragon appears out of nowhere, is ruthless, terrifying, and intriguing in its…
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Cave bear (Ursus spelaeus)
Cave bear (Ursus spelaeus) Smaller than its North American cousin – the short-faced bear. The predator that feeds almost exclusively…
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Megatherium (megathere) – elephant-sized sloth
Megatherium americanum – giant ground sloth Megatherium – a great beast The word “beast” in the dictionary means “wild, menacing…
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Rhamphosuchus – one of the largest crocodiles
Rhamphosuchus crassidens (“Beak crocodile”) Contemporary crocodiles have been present on Earth unchanged for hundreds of millions of years. Despite the…
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