Animalia
Japanese Flying Squirrel
Pteromys momonga
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Fact: Pteromys momonga blend so well with the coloration of the tree bark that they practically become invisible.
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The Japanese dwarf flying squirrel (Pteromys momonga; Japanese: ニホンモモンガ;Hepburn: Nihon momonga) is a type of flying squirrel. Its body is 14–20 cm long and the tail length is 10–14 cm. It weighs 150–220 g. It is much smaller than the Japanese giant flying squirrel which can reach 1500 g. Its back is covered with grey brown hair, and its belly […] read more
Green Darner
Anax junius
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Fact: Anax junius is one of the largest dragonflies.
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The Green Darner or Common Green Darner[2] (Anax junius), after its resemblance to a darning-needle, is a species ofdragonfly in the family Aeshnidae. One of the most common and abundant species throughout North America and it ranges south to Panama.[3] It is well known for its great migration distance from the northern United States south into Texas andMexico.[4] It also occurs in […] read more
Common Eider
Somateria mollissima 
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Fact: Somateria mollissima is the largest duck found in Europe and in North America
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The Common Eider[pronunciation?] (Somateria mollissima) is a large (50–71 cm body length) sea-duck that is distributed over the northern coasts of Europe, North America and eastern Siberia. It breeds in Arctic and some northern temperate regions, but winters somewhat farther south in temperate zones, when it can form large flocks on coastal waters. It can fly at speeds up to 113 km/h (70 mph).[2] The eider’s […] read more
Giraffe
Giraffa camelopardalis
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Fact: There are about 9 different giraffe subspecies which are distinguished by their coat patterns.
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The giraffe (Giraffa camelopardalis) is an African even-toed ungulate mammal, the tallest living terrestrial animal and the largest ruminant. Its species namerefers to its camel-like appearance and the patches of color on its fur. Its chief distinguishing characteristics are its extremely long neck and legs, its horn-likeossicones and its distinctive coat patterns. It stands 5–6 m (16–20 ft) tall and has an average […] read more
California Quail
Callipepla californica 
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The California Quail (Callipepla californica), also known as the California Valley Quail or Valley Quail, is a small ground-dwelling bird in the New World quail family. It is the state bird of California. These birds have a curving crest or plume, made of six feathers, that droops forward: black in males and brown for females; the flanks are brown with white streaks. […] read more
Common Chaffinch
Fringilla coelebs 
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• Fringilla coelebs has many names, including the “reduplicative shellapple shiltie.”
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The Common Chaffinch (Fringilla coelebs), also called by a wide variety of other names, is a small passerine bird in the finch family Fringillidae. The Common Chaffinch’s large double white wing bars, white tail edges and greenish rump easily identify this 14–16 cm long species. The breeding male is unmistakable, with his reddish underparts and a blue-grey cap. The […] read more