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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
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Tylopod
Bactrian camel
Arabian camel, or dromedary, adult and calf
guanaco
llama
vicuña
Mongolia: Bactrian camels
camel evolution and distribution
geographic ranges of living camelids
Examine how llamas serve as pack animals and wool sources in highlands of Bolivia, Chile, and Peru
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Lion (panthera leo)
Deadliest Animals Quiz
vulture. An adult bearded vulture at a raptor recovery center. The Gypaetus barbatus also known as the Lammergeier or Lammergeyer, is a bird of prey and considered an Old World vulture.
Animal Factoids
Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)
Match the Baby Animal to Its Mama Quiz
Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
Animal Group Names
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cat. orange and white persian cat with long hair, snarl, growl, teeth
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Alpaca and Llama side by side
What’s the Difference Between Llamas and Alpacas?