Frostbite! Adélie penguins can't fly, but they can dive deep in the frigid Antarctic waters in search of food. Find out more with these videos, fun facts, postcards, and more.
Dung Beetles
Roll with the action and learn why dung beetles are often called nature's clean-up crew.
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Mammoths
These relatives of elephants had very long tusks and long hair.
Molas
Shark! Not really. It's the huge fin of a harmless mola, or sunfish. Learn more about these gentle giants of the sea with photos, videos, and fun facts.
Earthworms
If you have ever dug around in moist soil, you have probably come across an earthworm. Read about these wiggly creatures.
Giraffes
Come to the giraffe’s neck of the woods and check out videos, fun facts, and postcards of these towering mammals.
Indian Peafowl
Learn why the peacock struts his stuff. Find video, photos, fun facts, and more.
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