Continents
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Numbat, noombat, walpurti (Myrmecobius fasciatus)
Marsupial anteater – the marsupial without the pouch In comparison with other marsupials, it seems to be inconspicuous and less…
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Red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus)
Red-shanked douc (Pygathrix nemaeus) This arboreal monkey stands out of other primates, not only with its impressive jumps but also…
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Greater rhea and Lesser rhea
The Greater rhea and Darwin’s rhea The rhea are the only representatives of Rheidae family living in South America. The…
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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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Pygmy marmoset – the smallest monkey in the world
The pygmy marmoset (Cebuella pygmaea) Those small inhabitants of the South American jungle live mainly on trees. The pygmy marmoset,…
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