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Skink Lizard
Some skinks lay eggs in some habitats while giving birth to skinklets in other habitats.
Common Raven
A group of ravens is called an unkindness or a conspiracy.
Thrush
The American robin is called the robin because its red breast reminded European settlers of the robin back in the old country.
Otterhound
Otterhounds have webbed feet making them great swimmers!
Mallard
With an appropriate tail wind, the mallard can travel hundreds of miles a day
Pocket Beagle
Queen Elizabeth I of England once owned several Pocket Beagles
Crab Spider
Crab Spiders can mimic ants or bird droppings
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.
Tiger Moth
The bright colors of this moth are a signal to predators that it has a terrible taste.
English Foxhound
English Foxhounds were bred to work and live in a pack. Because of this, this breed is happiest when they are around other dogs.
Carpenter Ant
Carpenter ants can lift up to seven times their own weight with their teeth!
Barn Swallow
Older offspring help care for new hatchlings.
English Setter
English Setters were first bred between 400 and 500 years ago.
Pembroke Welsh Corgi
The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is a favorite breed of Queen Elizabeth II
Spider Wasp
They prey on spiders to feed their larvae or they parasitize other spider wasps.