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Bat-eared Fox Facts – Otocyon megalotis
The bat-eared fox is so named due to the size of its ears in comparison with its head. Ear length ranges from 114mm-135mm.
Koala Facts - Phascolarctos cinereus
The koala is a small nocturnal marsupial that lives in eucalyptus trees along the south-eastern coast of Australia.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.