Giraffes are well known as the tallest animals on land, reaching up to 17 feet tall. And we all know how big ants are.
Giraffes are adapted to exploit a food source out of reach of other hoofed animals. They feed almost entirely on leaves of acacia, mimosa, and wild apricot trees. The 18 inch purple [...]
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Quick – how many of the 37 wild cat species can you name?
And how many wild cats can you name that weigh under five pounds as adults?
Although I’m tempted to stop there and make you wonder, I will tell you that the answer is two. Both the rusty spotted cat and black-footed cat weigh just [...]
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