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We believe that when people understand the natural world, they'll better care for the earth and all the creatures that call it home. Explore thousands of species with detailed profiles, conservation data, and stunning photography.

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Common Spotted Cuscus in Manusela National Park, Indonesia

Common Spotted Cuscus

Spilocuscus maculatus
tarantula hawk close up

Tarantula Hawk

Pepsis
Megalania, which means “Giant Romer” in Greek, was a very large Australian lizard that existed at the end of the Pleistocene Epoch.

Megalania

Varanus priscus
The Egyptian Goose has a heavy build resembling a goose when flying.

Egyptian Goose

Alopochen aegyptiaca
Closeup of a baby klipspringer

Klipspringer

Oreotragus oreotragus

Pygmy Shark

Euprotomicrus bispinatus
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Belgian Malinois

Canis lupus familiaris

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