Continents
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Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park
Uluṟu-Kata Tjuṯa National Park The nearest town is 335 km (208 mi) away from the borders of the park. Does this mean…
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Bactrian camel and dromedary
Camel (Camelus) Camels have to cope with the extremely difficult living conditions in the desert. They have therefore developed a…
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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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Kodiak – the largest brown bear
Kodiak bear – an island giant If he wanted, he could sow terror among the inhabitants of the Kodiak villages.…
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Pygmy hippopotamus – night loner
The pygmy hippopotamus (Choeropsis liberiensis / Hexaprotodon liberiensis) While the common hippo has been known to Europeans since ancient times,…
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