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Larva
A larva is a juvenile form
of animal with indirect
development, undergoing
metamorphosis (for example,
insects or amphibians). The
larva can look completely
different from the adult
form, for example, a
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Fish migration
Many types of fish undertake
migrations on a regular
basis, on time scales
ranging from daily to
annual, and with distances
ranging from a few meters to
thousands of kilometers. The
purpose usually relates to
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Wildlife gardening
Wildlife gardening is a
school of gardening that is
aimed at creating an
environment that is
attractive to various forms
of wildlife such as birds,
amphibians, reptiles,
insects, mammals and so on.
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Vertebrate
Vertebrates are members of
the subphylum Vertebrata
(within the phylum
Chordata), specifically,
those chordates with
backbones or spinal columns.
About 57,739 species of
vertebrates have been
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Pest (animal)
A pest is an animal which has characteristics which people regard as injurious or unwanted. An example of serious pests are those organisms which vector human disease, such as rats and fleas which ... > more -
Snapping turtle
Snapping turtles (or snappers) are large, New World freshwater turtles of the family Chelydridae. Snapping turtles are noted for their powerful beak-like jaws and pugnacious disposition. They have a ... > more -
Egg (biology)
In most birds and reptiles, an egg is the zygote, resulting from fertilization of the ovum. It nourishes and protects the embryo. Oviparous animals are animals that lay eggs, with little or no other ... > more -
Seed predation
Seed predation includes any process inflicted on a plant’s seeds by an animal that results in the inviability of the seed. Generally this refers to the consumption and digestion of the seed, ... > more -
American Alligator
The American Alligator has a large, slightly rounded body, with thick limbs, a broad head, and a very powerful tail. Males can weigh 500 lbs to over 1000 pounds; one American Alligator allegedly ... > more -
Pigeon intelligence
Pigeons have featured in numerous experiments in comparative psychology, including experiments concerned with animal cognition, and as a result we have considerable knowledge of pigeon intelligence. ... > more
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