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Types of Herons

Heron

With their long legs and necks, herons are often confused for cranes or storks. However, a closer look will reveal that the two are entirely different types of birds. Both bitterns and egrets ar

Red Kangaroo

Red kangaroos, found in mainland Australia, are the largest of all kangaroos. First described by French zoologist A.G. Desmarest in 1822, they are the largest terrestrial mammal in Australia and the

Blue Morpho Butterfly

The blue morpho butterfly is a stunning species, limited to a specific habitat range. They are also known as the common morpho, the emperor, and peleides blue. It is appreciated for its large size an

Long-Eared Owl

The long-eared owl is a species in the "true owl" family and a member of the eared owl subfamily. It is commonly known as the cat owl, lesser horned owl, or northern long-eared owl. This bird gets it

Types of Cockroaches

Cockroach

Cockroaches are ancient insects that have mostly stayed the same over the ages. There are 4600 species cataloged worldwide, with 30 interacting with humans regularly. These insects are known for bein

Bald Uakari

The bald uakari is an Amazonian primate with unique features and a brilliant complexion. They are typically found in certain parts of South America. They are small New World monkeys that primarily li

Turkey Vulture

The turkey vulture is one of the most widespread species of New World vultures. They get their name from their bright red head, similar to a turkey. Like other vultures, they are scavengers who feast

Kangaroo Rat

The kangaroo rat is a rodent found in the deserts of North America. Though they are colloquially often called rats, they are more closely related to gophers. As their name may refer, they hop in a ma

Barred Owl

The barred owl is a true owl found in eastern North America. They are often referred to as the northern barred owl or the striped owl but sometimes are called the “hoot owl” in an informal manner

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