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Skink Lizard

Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.

Thrush

The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.

Huntsman Spider

Some huntsman spiders have an interesting way of moving around. Some cartwheel while others do handsprings or backflips.

Rodents

The capybara, the world’s largest rodent, likes to be in and around bodies of water. Because of this, the Catholic Church in South America decided that it was a fish, and people were allowed to eat it during Lent and First Fridays.

Carpenter Ant

Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!

Spider Wasp

They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.

Dung Beetle

The dung beetle can push objects many times its own weight

Armyworm

They are so named because they "march" in armies of worms from one crop to another in search of food

Banana Spider

People spin clothing and fishing nets out of these spiders’ silk.

Turtles

Some species of aquatic turtles can get up to 70 percent of their oxygen through their butt.

Slug

They glide around on one foot, which is aided by the slime they produce

False Widow Spider

False spiders actually prey on black widow spiders and other hazardous spiders

Orb Weaver

Females are about four times the size of males