Quadrupeds
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Koala Facts - Phascolarctos cinereus
The koala is a small nocturnal marsupial that lives in eucalyptus trees along the south-eastern coast of Australia. more...
Tasmanian Devil - Largest Marsupial Carnivore
This mammal that earned its common name due to its blood-curdling scream is under threat by a disease that causes cancerous facial tumours & leads to death within months. more...
Polar Bear Facts– Ursus maritimus
Learn how the world's largest land carnivore catches its prey, travels over ice and through water, how it breeds, and the effect global warming may have on this mammal. more...
Spotted Hyena Facts - Crocuta crocuta
The laughing hyena has had a rough deal when portrayed in animated movies as stupid and savage; however, there is more to this animal than meets the eye. more...
Why the Giraffe Has Such a Long Neck
The giraffe is the world's tallest land mammal, growing to approximately 5-6 meters tall. Their long necks are used for feeding, fighting and ritualistic displays. more...
Does a Camel's Hump Hold Water?
Find out what's in a camels hump, why camels have one hump or two, and other ways these mammals have adapted to desert life. more...
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Many people do not understand that domestic rabbits, such as those sold in pet stores, are not the same as wild rabbits who live self-sufficiently in nature. more...
By: Mia Carter
"Quadruped" comes from the Latin term meaning "four feet." Many mammals are quadrupeds, as are a few other animals such as lizards. Read on to learn more about quadrupeds more...
By: Naomi Judd
This powerful animal has the capacity to climb high and endure freezing temperatures. Learn how the mountain goat survives and thrives in its environment. more...
By: Allan M. Heller
Most people outside of the Arctic or the frozen tundra have never even seen a reindeer, let alone know anything about them. Here are a few basic facts. more...
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