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  Sea mouse

  Aphrodita aculeata

  The Sea mouse, scientifically known as Aphrodita aculeata, is a fascinating and somewhat peculiar marine creature that captures the imagination of those who encounter it. Despite its common name, this creature is not a...
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  Hooded merganser

  Lophodytes cucullatus

  The Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus) is a strikingly beautiful and small-sized waterfowl that belongs to the duck family. This species is particularly notable for its distinctive and elaborate crest that can be...
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  King cobra

  Ophiophagus hannah

  The King Cobra (Ophiophagus hannah), a name that resonates with an air of regality and power, is an iconic species that belongs to the family Elapidae. This remarkable serpent is not only the world’s longest venomous...
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  Diana monkey

  Cercopithecus diana

  The Diana monkey (Cercopithecus diana) is a visually striking and ecologically important primate species native to the West African rainforests, primarily found in countries such as Sierra Leone, Liberia, Ivory Coast, and...
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  Amur rat snake

  Elaphe schrenckii

  The Amur rat snake (Elaphe schrenckii), named after the Russian explorer Leopold von Schrenck who first described it, is a fascinating and relatively large species of colubrid snake native to a wide range of habitats...
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  Goliath birdeater

  Theraphosa blondi

  The Goliath Birdeater (Theraphosa blondi) stands as one of the most formidable and awe-inspiring arachnids within the animal kingdom. Native to the rainforest regions of northern South America, particularly in countries...
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  Palolo worm

  Eunice viridis

  The Palolo worm, scientifically known as Eunice viridis, is a fascinating marine annelid that belongs to the family Eunicidae. This intriguing species has captivated the interest of scientists and locals alike,...
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  Firebug

  Pyrrhocoris apterus

  The Firebug, scientifically known as Pyrrhocoris apterus, is a strikingly colored insect that belongs to the family Pyrrhocoridae. This small yet visually captivating creature is primarily found across Europe, extending...
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  Stone loach

  Barbatula barbatula

  The Stone loach (Barbatula barbatula) is a small, fascinating freshwater fish native to Europe and parts of Asia. This species thrives in a variety of water bodies, including streams, rivers, and lakes, particularly...
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  Black mamba

  Dendroaspis polylepis

  The Black Mamba (Dendroaspis polylepis) is a highly venomous snake, renowned for its speed, agility, and potency of venom, making it one of the most feared creatures in its natural habitat. This formidable reptile is...
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  Whooper swan

  Cygnus cygnus

  The Whooper Swan (Cygnus cygnus) is a large and magnificent bird that belongs to the waterfowl family Anatidae. It is closely related to the North American Trumpeter Swan (Cygnus buccinator) and shares many...
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  Barbary macaque

  Macaca sylvanus

  The Barbary macaque (Macaca sylvanus), also known as the Barbary ape or Magot, holds the unique distinction of being the only species of macaque found outside Asia and the only non-human primate species native to both...
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  Budgerigar

  Melopsittacus undulatus

  The Budgerigar, also commonly known as the Budgie or Parakeet, is a small, long-tailed, seed-eating parrot scientifically named Melopsittacus undulatus. Originating from Australia, this bird species has gained immense...
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  Edible frog

  Pelophylax esculentus

  The Edible Frog (Pelophylax esculentus) is a fascinating amphibian species that is widely distributed across Europe. This species is particularly notable for its distinctive physical characteristics and its unique place...
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  Phorusrhacids

  Phorusrhacidae

  Phorusrhacids, more commonly known as "terror birds," are an extinct family of large, flightless birds that once roamed the plains and forests of South America. These formidable predators are a part of the Phorusrhacidae...

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