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8 of the Most Colorful and Extravagant Birds

Birds are all around us and they bring so much beauty to nature. In the morning, you can hear them chirping away, welcoming each day with so much joy. There are many birds and they come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. We look at 8 of the most colorful and extravagant birds. If you are a lover of nature of a bird watcher, you will appreciate the beauty all around you. This beauty is also seen in some bird species found across the world. Here are some of the most colorful and extravagant birds: Rainbow Lorikeet The Rainbow...

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Rabbit Dens

People may face an issue of rabbits that have created a domicile in their yard. Their habitat is such that they burrow a nest in a patch of land, and it stays camouflaged till a pet or lawnmower discovers it. As much as you would like to keep the rabbit, remember that they are wild, and they do not respond well to being domesticated, and they could succumb to early mortality if not done correctly. How to Handle Rabbit Dens in Your Yard So then, if you find a nest in the backyard and you don’t know what to do...

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Family Structures of Sea Otters

The behavioral patterns of sea otters are quite unique in terms of their family and social structures. Although they are independent creatures in terms of foraging for food, they are known for living highly interactive lifestyles. It is not uncommon to find a pair of sea otters casually holding hands and relaxing in the open waters. Although they are a very interactive species, sea otters prefer to spend the majority of their time alone and are self-sustaining. Adults do not rely on others for their own survival. Mating Sea otters practice a polygynous lifestyle, meaning that males tend to...

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Migration Pattern of Dugong

Dugongs are shy creatures that have long been of interest to scientists and people alike. And the way we talk about them, they might as well be mythological creatures. Just when we think we can prove the “existence” of dugong in one area, it ends up being speculation instead of a hard fact. Fortunately, though, we have enough information to locate their general migration areas. What is a Dugong? Dugongs are the cousin of manatees. They look similar but have a district dolphin-shaped tail and live in different environments. Dugong lives in saltwater, making them marine mammals. Dugongs enjoy...

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Anatomy of an Okapi

The Okapi (Okapia johnstoni) is a reserved, cud-chewing mammal native to the Ituri Rainforest of the Democratic Republic of Congo. This small pocket of Central African land is also the only remaining habitat occupied by the species in the wild. While resembling the zebra and horse in appearance, the okapi is actually one of the last few descendants of the giraffe, hence its nickname,” forest giraffe.” General Physical Characteristics An okapi is typically about 1.5 meters tall and 2.5 meters long, its tail comprising roughly 42% (around 30cm to 42cm) of its total body length. Its weight ranges from...

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