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Photograph Credit: The ASM Mammal Image Library
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Oddities in Nature: The Naked Mole Rat

Posted July 20th, 2012 by Cendan Luis

The naked mole rat is a strange little creature in nearly every way. Living its entire life in total darkness, this unusual rodent makes its home in underground tunnels below the grasslands of East Africa. It is part of a very special sort of family, one comprised of several dozen siblings and a single queen. [...]

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Platypus, Photograph Source: australian-wildlife.com
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Oddities in Nature: The Platypus

Posted June 11th, 2012 by Cendan Luis

There is no shortage of unusual observations in the world of animals, with many diverse species employing unique and unexpected traits and behaviors in order to survive in their natural habitats. However, in the world of exotic animals, few can compete with the natural aberrancy of the platypus. This charming little mammal possesses a duck-like [...]

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