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When people think about the fastest animal in the world, they sometimes imagine cheetahs racing across the African savanna. Yet the title belongs to a bird.
The peregrine falcon is capable of reaching extraordinary speeds during a hunting dive, making it one of nature's most spectacular predators.
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With its feathery external gills and permanent-looking smile, the axolotl is one of the world's most distinctive amphibians.
Originally found in the lake systems around Mexico City, the axolotl has become famous not only for its unusual appearance but also for its extraordinary ability to regenerate damaged body parts.
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The capybara has become famous for its calm appearance and unusual ability to coexist with many other animals.
Native to South America, it is the largest living rodent in the world.
Capybaras resemble enormous guinea pigs, but their lifestyle is closely connected to rivers, wetlands, lakes, and other bodies of water.
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Found naturally in the Americas, these colorful birds are famous for rapid wingbeats, hovering flight, and their ability to move with extraordinary precision around flowers.
Hummingbirds may be small, but they are among the most remarkable flying animals in the world.
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On a small number of Indonesian islands lives a predator that looks almost prehistoric.
The Komodo dragon is the largest living species of lizard and can reach several meters in length.
Its muscular body, powerful tail, sharp claws, and formidable bite make it one of the most impressive reptiles in the world.