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    In the calm blue water, a pink and orange jellyfish gracefully floats, its long tentacles trailing like an artist's brush. This mesmerizing creature seems plucked from the pages of an animal profile archive.
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    A

    An aardvark walking on reddish-brown dirt, with sparse vegetation in the background.

    Aardvark

    Orycteropus afer

    Armadillo

    Dasypus novemcinctus

    Angel Shark

    Squatina squatina

    Ant

    Formicidae

    Anteater

    Myrmecophaga tridactyla

    American Robin

    Turdus migratorius

    Two alpacas stand on snow-covered ground, one with its mouth open, the other looking straight ahead. Both have thick wool coats.

    Alpaca

    Vicugna pacos

    An albatross with dark wings takes off from the water's surface, creating splashes.

    Albatross

    Diomedeidae

    Admiral Butterfly

    Vanessa atalanta

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    B

    Close-up of a frog with dark markings, sitting on dry leaves on the ground.

    Bullfrog

    Lithobates catesbeianus

    Brown Bear

    Ursus arctos

    Bison

    Bison bison

    A black tarantula gracefully crawls on grass and pavement, its movements highlighted by the bright sunlight.

    Black Tarantula

    Grammostola pulchra

    Barn Swallow

    Hirundo rustica

    Beaver

    Castor

    A close-up of a barn owl with a heart-shaped facial disc and striking black eyes, standing against a blurred green background.

    Barn Owl

    Tyto alba

    A badger sitting on a mound of dirt, surrounded by green grass, gazes directly at the camera.

    Badger

    Taxidea taxus

    A baboon with a focused expression peers through green leaves in a forested area.

    Baboon

    Papio

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    Cricket

    Acheta domesticus

    Cuckoo

    Cuculus canorus

    Crocodile

    Crocodylus acutus

    Coyote

    Canis latrans

    Crab

    Brachyura

    Cow

    Bos taurus

    Cougar

    Puma concolor

    Coral Snake

    Micrurus

    Common Frog

    Rana temporaria

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    Two dolphins leap from the water in unison, with a rocky coastline in the background.

    Dolphin

    Delphinus delphis

    Duck

    Anas platyrhynchos

    Dung Beetle

    Scarabaeus sacer

    Three deer with large antlers stand on a grassy field with hills in the background under an overcast sky.

    Deer

    Odocoileus virginiana

    A small gray mouse is partially visible, peeking from behind a tree trunk with green leaves in the foreground.

    Deer Mouse

    Peromyscus maniculatus

    A blue and yellow damselfish with a black spot on its dorsal fin swims near coral.

    Damselfish

    Pomacentridae

    A small, colorful fish with orange and purple hues swims in an aquarium with blurred green plants in the background.

    Danios

    Danio rerio

    A small gray bird with white underparts, known as a Dark-Eyed Junco, stands on a textured tree branch in a natural setting.

    Dark-Eyed Junco

    Junco hyemalis

    Close-up of a darkling beetle resting on a dry, veined leaf amidst a blurred background of leaves and twigs.

    Darkling Beetle

    Tenebrio molitor

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    E

    Elephant Seal

    Mirounga

    Elephant Fish

    Callorhinchus milii

    Emu

    Dromaius novaehollandiae

    An earwig with a shiny brown body and pincers sits on a green leaf.

    Earwig

    Forficula auricularia

    Close-up of a golden eagle's head, showcasing its sharp beak and intense gaze. The bird's feathers are a mix of brown and golden hues.

    Eagle

    Aquila

    An elk with large antlers stands in a field of tall grass during dusk with rolling hills in the background.

    Elk

    Cervus canadensis

    Elephant standing in a grassy area with trees in the background.

    Elephant

    Loxodonta

    Spotted eagle ray swimming above a rocky ocean floor, displaying its long tail and wide fins.

    Eagle Ray

    Myliobatidae

    A dark-feathered grebe with a striking orange eye swims in calm water, creating gentle ripples around it.

    Eared Grebe

    Podiceps nigricollis

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    A red fox with bright orange fur stands on dry grass, facing the camera with alert ears and keen eyes.

    Fox

    Vulpes vulpes

    Frog

    Anura

    Flounder

    Paralichthys

    Fly

    Musca domestica

    Close-up of a firefly on a green leaf, showing its black and yellow striped body and long antennae.

    Firefly

    Lampyridae

    Two flamingos stand in shallow water with vivid pink feathers and reflections on the blue surface.

    Flamingo

    Phoenicopterus

    A small bird with a grey back, white underside, and black head with a red eye perches on a branch amidst brown twigs.

    Finch

    Fringilla coelebs

    A European polecat stands alert among green grass and foliage next to a rock.

    Ferret

    Mustela furo

    A red kite gliding with wings spread wide, against a blurred green background.

    Falcon

    Falco

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    A woodchuck stands alert in the grass, looking into the distance.

    Groundhog (Woodchuck)

    Marmota monax

    Guinea Pig

    Cavia porcellus

    Great White Shark

    Carcharodon carcharias

    Grey Seal

    Halichoerus grypus

    Grasshopper

    Caelifera

    Gorilla

    Gorilla gorilla

    A gazelle with curved horns standing on grassy terrain under a gray sky.

    Gazelle

    Gazella gazella

    Gopher

    Geomys bursarius

    Grizzly Bear

    Ursus arctos horribilis

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    Humpback Whale

    Megaptera novaeangliae

    Hyena

    Crocuta crocuta

    Hermit Crab

    Paguroidea

    Horsefly

    Tabanus

    A rabbit with brown fur sits on green grass surrounded by small white flowers, with dry grass in the background.

    Hare

    Lepus

    Harp Seal

    Pagophilus groenlandicus

    A flounder lying camouflaged on a rocky, gravel-covered seabed.

    Halibut

    Hippoglossus

    Honey Bee

    Apis mellifera

    Horse

    Equus caballus

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    A black-headed ibis walking on green grass.

    Ibis

    Threskiornis aethiopicus

    A male impala stands on dry, rocky terrain with sparse vegetation and bushy trees in the background.

    Impala

    Aepyceros melampus

    An Indian Elephant with impressive tusks cools off in a shallow river, surrounded by lush trees and greenery.

    Indian Elephant

    Elephas maximus indicus

    Indigo Snake

    Drymarchon

    A goat with curved horns stands on a rocky, grassy hillside with scattered yellow flowers.

    Ibex

    Capra

    A green iguana with an orange crest on its back is resting on the ground covered with dry leaves and twigs.

    Iguana

    Iguana iguana

    Io Moth

    Automeris io

    Indianmeal Moth

    Plodia interpunctella

    An Indian Giant Squirrel perches gracefully on a tree branch, its rich coat vibrant against the blurred green background as it nibbles on a morsel held delicately in its paws.

    Indian Giant Squirrel

    Ratufa indica

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    Jewel Beetle

    Buprestidae

    Jumping Spider

    Salticidae

    Japanese Macaque

    Macaca fuscata

    A leopard with distinctive spots is lying on the ground, surrounded by greenery.

    Jaguar

    Panthera onca

    Jackson’s Chameleon

    Trioceros jacksonii

    Jellyfish

    Aurelia aurita

    A brown hare with tall ears sits on a grassy field, facing slightly left.

    Jackrabbit

    Lepus californicus

    A lone jackal stands on dry, brown grass, looking towards the camera with its mouth slightly open.

    Jackal

    Canis aureus

    A majestic black cat strides across a grassy area, with trees framing the background.

    Jaguarundi Cat

    Herpailurus yagouaroundi

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    Koi Fish

    Cyprinus rubrofuscus

    A kestrel in flight against a blurred green background. Its wings are spread wide, revealing detailed patterns on the feathers.

    Kestrel

    Falco sparverius

    King Crab

    Paralithodes camtschaticus

    Kermode Bear (Spirit Bear)

    Ursus americanus kermodei

    Koala

    Phascolarctos cinereus

    Killer Whale

    Orcinus orca

    Kiwi

    Apteryx

    A brown and white bird with a black band across its chest stands on rocky ground with greenery in the background.

    Killdeer

    Charadrius vociferus

    A kangaroo is mid-jump over a grassy area with a small body of water. Sparse vegetation and a distant coastline are visible in the background.

    Kangaroo

    Macropus

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    Leopard Seal

    Hydrurga leptonyx

    A lamprey attached to a rock in an underwater environment, displaying its elongated body and circular mouth.

    Lamprey

    Petromyzontidae

    A fish swims near the surface of clear green water, reflecting sunlight.

    Ladyfish

    Elops saurus

    Lobster

    Nephropidae

    Lynx

    Lynx lynx

    Lizard

    Lacertilia

    Llama

    Lama glama

    Lion

    Panthera leo

    Leopard

    Panthera pardus

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    M

    Muscovy Duck

    Cairina moschata

    Mule Deer

    Odocoileus hemionus

    Mule

    Equus mulus

    Mole

    Talpidae

    Mongoose

    Helogale parvula

    A close-up of a bee covered in pollen, sitting on a yellow flower with white petals.

    Mason Bee

    Osmia

    Mandrill

    Mandrillus sphinx

    Close-up of a Barbary macaque with brown fur and expressive eyes, resting its head on a wooden surface.

    Macaque

    Macaca

    Mouse

    Mus musculus

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    N

    A needlefish swimming close to the water's surface, surrounded by aquatic plants and reflections in a clear underwater scene.

    Needlefish

    Platybelone argalus

    A snake with a patterned body slithers over dry leaves on sand.

    Night Snake

    Hypsiglena torquata

    A small brown bird sings while perched on a thin branch against a clear blue sky.

    Nightingale

    Luscinia megarhynchos

    North American Black Bear

    Ursus americanus

    A close-up of a salamander on green moss, showing its speckled skin and slender body.

    Newt

    Triturus

    A naked mole-rat stands on a dark surface, its wrinkled, hairless skin and prominent teeth starkly visible.

    Naked Mole Rat

    Heterocephalus glaber

    Toad in a marshy area with an inflated vocal sac, surrounded by grass and mud.

    Natterjack

    Epidalea calamita

    A nautilus with a spiral shell featuring brown stripes, and tentacles is floating in clear blue water.

    Nautilus

    Nautilus pompilius

    A light brown Nelore calf is lying in a grassy field, its ears perked and head lifted, peacefully enjoying the partly cloudy sky.

    Nelore Cattle

    Bos indicus

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    Oyster

    Ostrea

    Otter

    Lutra lutra

    Owl

    Strigiformes

    Close-up of an orangutan's face, showing its textured skin and dark eyes. The orangutan's reddish hair frames its face.

    Orangutan

    Pongo

    Osprey

    Pandion haliaetus

    An octopus with curled tentacles and visible suction cups is underwater, showcasing its textured skin and complex limbs.

    Octopus

    Octopus Vulgaris

    A possum walking across a gravel pathway in a natural outdoor setting.

    Opossum

    Didelphis virginiana

    Olive Sea Snake

    Aipysurus laevis

    Ovenbird

    Seiurus aurocapilla

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    A snake with brown and white patterns is coiled on red soil, with its head slightly raised.

    Python

    Pythonidae

    A possum with gray fur and wide eyes perches on a tree branch, surrounded by green leaves.

    Possum

    Phalangeriformes

    A silver piranha with a reddish hue swims in an aquarium, surrounded by green aquatic plants and driftwood.

    Piranha

    Pygocentrus nattereri

    A polar bear stands on snowy terrain, facing the camera with a calm expression.

    Polar Bear

    Ursus maritimus

    A majestic Peregrine Falcon, a remarkable bird of prey, stands gracefully on the ground near the water, facing left.

    Peregrine Falcon

    Falco peregrinus

    Close-up of a gentoo penguin's head and upper body against a clear blue sky.

    Penguin

    Aptenodytes forsteri

    Partridge

    Perdix perdix

    Pelican

    Pelecanus

    Close-up of a leopard with spotted fur, looking intently forward against a blurred natural background.

    Panther

    Panthera pardus

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    Q

    Quokka

    Setonix brachyurus

    Quetzal

    Pharomachrus mocinno

    Quail

    Coturnix coturnix

    A quokka with mottled brown and white fur stands on green grass, facing forward.

    Quoll

    Dasyurus viverrinus

    A pile of shiny, multicolored clams with hues of brown, blue, and orange.

    Quahog Clam

    Mercenaria mercenaria

    A brown snake coiled on a rock among green leaves and branches.

    Queen Snake

    Regina septemvittata

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    R

    A robin with a red breast and brown wings perches on a thin branch against a blurred background.

    Robin

    Erithacus rubecula

    A rhinoceros stands in tall grass with birds perched on its back, set against a background of sparse trees.

    Rhinoceros

    Rhinocerotidae

    Two otters by a body of water; one is on land while the other is swimming.

    River Otter

    Lontra canadensis

    A reindeer with large antlers stands on a grassy hilltop with a forest and distant horizon in the background.

    Reindeer

    Rangifer tarandus

    A red-handed tamarin sits on a wooden branch, its black fur contrasting with vibrant orange hands and feet, as it faces forward against a blurred natural backdrop.

    Red-handed Tamarin

    Saguinus midas

    Red Fox

    Vulpes vulpes

    A red panda stands on a tree branch with lush green leaves in the background.

    Red Panda

    Ailurus fulgens

    Raccoon

    Procyon lotor

    Rat

    Rattus rattus

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    S

    A squirrel perched on a tree branch looks directly at the camera, surrounded by blurred green foliage.

    Squirrel

    Sciurus

    A Spider Monkey perches on a tree branch against the blue sky, surrounded by a canopy of green leaves, gazing upward.

    Spider Monkey

    Simia Paniscus

    A small bird with a brown head and grey body perches on a thorny branch against a blurred background.

    Sparrow

    Passeridae

    Two fluffy sheep stand on a grassy, rocky terrain under a cloudy sky.

    Sheep

    Ovis aries

    Close-up of a majestic Siberian tiger with vibrant orange and black stripes, looking intently towards the camera in a natural setting.

    Siberian Tiger

    Panthera tigris altaica

    Close-up of a yellow seahorse clinging to colorful coral under the ocean. Dark blue water in the background.

    Seahorse

    Hippocampus

    A seal lying on its side on a sandy beach with the ocean in the background.

    Seal

    Phocidae

    A shark swimming in clear blue water, viewed from the side with a small fish near its underside.

    Shark

    Selachimorpha

    Sea Lion

    Zalophus californianus

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    T

    A sea turtle swims gracefully underwater, showcasing its textured shell and flippers against a clear blue ocean backdrop.

    Turtles

    Testudines

    Tuna

    Thunnus

    Turkey

    Meleagris gallopavo

    Tiger Shark

    Galeocerdo cuvier

    Toucan

    Ramphastos toco

    Tiger

    Panthera tigris

    Thrush

    Turdus

    A close-up of the tailless whip scorpion reveals its intricate details on a brown, textured surface, showcasing its elongated legs and pincer-like pedipalps in striking clarity.

    Tailless Whip Scorpion

    Amblypygi

    A large fish swims in clear blue water with smaller fish in the background.

    Taimen Fish

    Hucho Taimen

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    U

    Urutu Snake

    Bothrops alternatus

    Upland Sandpiper

    Bartramia longicauda

    Underwing Moth

    Catocala

    Ural owl

    Strix uralensis

    Urial

    Ovis vignei

    Uromastyx (Spiny-Tailed Lizard)

    Uromastyx

    A red-faced monkey with brown fur sits among green leaves in a tree.

    Uakari

    Cacajao

    A Uaru Cichlid with a blue head, yellow side, and black spot swims near a textured, rocky surface.

    Uaru Cichlid

    Uaru amphiacanthoides

    A small brown bird perched on a thin branch, with its beak open as if singing.

    Uguisu

    Cettia diphone

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    Vole

    Microtus

    Vulture

    Cathartes aura

    Viper

    Vipera berus

    Viper Boa

    Candoia aspera

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    W

    A wolverine sits on a rock, displaying its sharp claws and teeth, against a blurred natural background.

    Wolverine

    Gulo gulo

    A woodpecker with a red head and striped black-and-white body perches on a tree trunk against a leafy background.

    Woodpecker

    Picidae

    A wildebeest stands in a dry, grassy landscape under a cloudy sky, looking directly at the camera.

    Wildebeest

    Connochaetes taurinus

    Close-up of a whooping crane with a red patch around its eye and a long beak, standing gracefully in a grassy field.

    Whooping Crane

    Grus americana

    White-tail deer

    Odocoileus virginianus

    Walrus

    Odobenus rosmarus

    Warbler

    Sylviidae

    Warthog

    Phacochoerus africanus

    Wax Moth

    Galleria mellonella

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    X

    Xingu River Ray

    Potamotrygon leopoldi

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    Y

    A small spotted lizard is perched on a large green leaf, surrounded by grass and other foliage.

    Yellow Spotted Lizard

    Lepidophyma flavimaculatum

    Close-up of a yellow crazy ant with long legs and antennae on a green leaf.

    Yellow Crazy Ant

    Anoplolepis gracilipes

    Yabby

    Cherax destructor

    The vibrant yellow perch, an intriguing aquatic species, displays its vertical black stripes as it swims gracefully near rocks and pebbles in an aquarium.

    Yellow Perch

    Perca flavescens

    Close-up of a Yellow-Eyed Penguin, an endangered species, looking to the right with a green blurred background.

    Yellow-Eyed Penguin

    Megadyptes antipodes

    Yellow Bass

    Morone mississippiensis

    A Black-and-Yellow Tanager perched on a branch is surrounded by lush green foliage.

    Yellow Tanager (Black-and-Yellow Tanager)

    Chrysothlypis chrysomelas

    A yellow-faced bee rests on a vibrant yellow flower, its delicate wings shimmering amidst the green leaves, reminding us of the vital role such pollinator species play in our ecosystem.

    Yellow-faced Bee

    Hylaeus

    A small, light brown Yellow Sac Spider with thin legs gracefully sits on the tip of a green leaf against a blurred green background.

    Yellow Sac Spider

    Cheiracanthium inclusum

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    Zebra Snake

    Naja nigricincta

    Zebra Pleco

    Hypancistrus zebra

    A small zebrafish with a slender body swims in a tank. It displays horizontal blue and silver stripes and slightly translucent fins.

    Zebrafish (Zebra Fish)

    Danio rerio

    A fluffy rodent with brown and gray fur sits among green and dry grass.

    Zokor

    Myospalax

    A zebra tarantula with striped legs crawls on brown, rocky soil, making a fascinating addition to the world of exotic pets.

    Zebra Tarantula

    Aphonopelma seemanni

    A Zebra Spitting Cobra with its hood expanded stands poised on rocky terrain, facing right.

    Zebra Spitting Cobra

    Naja nigricincta

    A brown and black cow standing on green grass with a log in the background.

    Zebu

    Bos taurus indicus

    Zebra Shark

    Stegostoma fasciatum

    Zebra

    Equus quagga

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