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3 days ago · The Iberian or Spanish ibex lives mainly in the southern Pyrenees on the Iberian Peninsula. It was previously found all through the Pyrenees and in the south of France. The Pyrenean ibex is a subspecies of the Iberian species, and it became extinct by the year 2000. The Pyrenean ibex was later cloned in 2009, but the specimen lived for only ten ...
3 days ago · The English Springer Spaniel is a very common breed of gun dog that was originally created in England (probably bred from the Norfolk or Shropshire Spaniels in the mid-19th century) as a hunting companion to flush out and retrieve game. It is characterized by big drooping ears, bright round eyes, medium-length fur, and elegantly shaped legs.
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3 days ago · The Genet is of African origin, but different species have spread into the Iberian and Arabian peninsulas and beyond. ©iStock.com/Bebedi The different species of genet are found throughout Africa , though the small-spotted genet is also found in Portugal , Spain , Italy , and France as well as central , eastern, and southern Africa and the ...
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4 days ago · The List: Fastest Animals in the World, Per Wildlife Experts. 1. Peregrine Falcon – 242 MPH. Peregrine Falcon (Photo by Vincent van Zalinge on Unsplash) The peregrine falcon takes the title of the fastest animal in the world, able to achieve speeds of 242 miles per hour.
3 days ago · The average weight of a male English Shepherd is 52.5 pounds, while the average weight of a male Border Collie is just 37.5 pounds. German Shepherd: German Shepherds and English Shepherds are both affectionate and playful. Both breeds are also easy to train and can be territorial. German Shepherds are a larger breed.
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- October 10, 1988
5 days ago · The pressure generated in the penguins’ rectums was calculated to be around 4 pounds per square inch or 28.2 kilopascals. That means the powerful poopers can shoot their feces at speeds of up to 5 mph (8 km/h) and up to 53 inches (134 centimeters) away. Fascinating stuff indeed.
3 days ago · Incredible Facts About Vipers. There are over 60 viper species, and all of them have fangs that fold up into the mouth. Vipers have keeled scales that help with camouflage. They do not have heat-sensing pits, but a few seem able to respond to thermal cues. They give birth to their young instead of laying eggs.
