Animals Categories : Letter L
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Lizards
Lizards are a group of reptiles very ancient and diverse found across the world. The name ‘lizard’ is not reserved for a single scientific group. Several subgroups within the order Squamata, including Autarchoglossa, iguanas, geckos and worm lizards, are collectively called lizards. Thousands of species of lizards are existing on…
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Largest group of amphibians – Frogs and toads
Frogs and toads belonging to the order Anura are easily the largest group of amphibians. Majority of this group among amphibians is vast and absolute. Salamanders (710 species) and caecilians (205 species) follow this group (6750 species) quite distantly in numbers. Frogs and toads are usually grouped together but there…
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Let us talk about Baboons!
Baboons are primates comprising the genus Papio, one of the 23 Genera of old World monkeys. There are six species of baboon: The Hamadrayas baboon, the Guinea baboon, the Olive baboon, The Yellow baboon, the Kinda baboon and the Chacma baboon. Read more here https://www.animalsatozforkids.com/baboon/
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Large-eared pika
Pikas are small, rabbit-like mammals that live in rocky, mountainous regions all over the world. The large-eared pika is native to central Asia, where it makes its home in the rock fields in the mountains of Afghanistan, Tibet, Nepal, and surrounding countries. They are grayish brown in color, with short…
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Lionfish- Blog
Hey guys, check out our article on the LIONFISH: The Lionfish is a popular aquarium fish around the world, although the Lionfish is better kept in tanks with lots of space and few other fish. The Lionfish can live to around 16 years in the wild and often live longer…
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Leopard Slug
Leopard slugs were probably named for their brown and gray spots, but certainly not for their speed. Leopard slugs are quiet and slow; they typically come out at night (nocturnal) to eat plants, fungus, and even other slugs. Leopard slugs tend to live near humans in damp gardens, cellars, or…
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Leopard
The leopard is a medium-sized wildcat that is natively found in a variety of different habitats across sub-Saharan Africa and southern Asia. A member of the "Big Cat" family, the leopard is an agile and opportunistic hunter that has been able to exploit habitats unused by other large felines as…
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Lionfish
Pterois is a genus of venomous marine fish, commonly known as Lionfish, native to the Indo-Pacific. The Lionfish is a predatory fish hunting small fish, but its venom is capable of being fatal to larger creatures. The Lionfish is a popular aquarium fish around the world, although the Lionfish is…
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