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pouch for 55 days and leave their mother after 3 months, reaching sexual maturity just after they become independent. While the global population of Northern Brown Bandicoots is stable and listed as least concern by the IUCN, they are extinct in parts of Queensland and New South Wales. (4/4)
October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
pouch for 55 days and leave their mother after 3 months, reaching sexual maturity just after they become independent. While the global population of Northern Brown Bandicoots is stable and listed as least concern by the IUCN, they are extinct in parts of Queensland and New South Wales. (4/4)
flooding. Northern Brown Bandicoots are solitary, marking their territories with scent glands behind the ears. They can breed up to 4 times a year at any time, but most young are born between September and April with gestation taking 12-13 days. Joeys stay in their mother's backwards-facing (3/4)
October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
flooding. Northern Brown Bandicoots are solitary, marking their territories with scent glands behind the ears. They can breed up to 4 times a year at any time, but most young are born between September and April with gestation taking 12-13 days. Joeys stay in their mother's backwards-facing (3/4)
fruits, and tubers at night as they are nocturnal. When foraging, Northern Brown Bandicoots will often dig distinctive cone-shaped holes as much of their food is typically underground. They will also dig shallow nests in the ground, even burying themselves in it when it rains to prevent (2/4)
October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
fruits, and tubers at night as they are nocturnal. When foraging, Northern Brown Bandicoots will often dig distinctive cone-shaped holes as much of their food is typically underground. They will also dig shallow nests in the ground, even burying themselves in it when it rains to prevent (2/4)
Day 37: Northern Brown Bandicoot
Isoodon macrourus or the Northern Brown Bandicoot is a small marsupial found in forests, savannas, grasslands, and shrublands along the northern & eastern coasts of Australia and the southern coast of New Guinea. They eat insects, spiders, worms, fungi, seeds, (1/4)
Isoodon macrourus or the Northern Brown Bandicoot is a small marsupial found in forests, savannas, grasslands, and shrublands along the northern & eastern coasts of Australia and the southern coast of New Guinea. They eat insects, spiders, worms, fungi, seeds, (1/4)
October 25, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Day 37: Northern Brown Bandicoot
Isoodon macrourus or the Northern Brown Bandicoot is a small marsupial found in forests, savannas, grasslands, and shrublands along the northern & eastern coasts of Australia and the southern coast of New Guinea. They eat insects, spiders, worms, fungi, seeds, (1/4)
Isoodon macrourus or the Northern Brown Bandicoot is a small marsupial found in forests, savannas, grasslands, and shrublands along the northern & eastern coasts of Australia and the southern coast of New Guinea. They eat insects, spiders, worms, fungi, seeds, (1/4)
the seafloor. Females mature after 8-11 years while males mature after 3-6. American Plaice are listed as endangered by the IUCN, threatened by industrial fishing and temperature extremes caused by climate change. (4/4)
October 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
the seafloor. Females mature after 8-11 years while males mature after 3-6. American Plaice are listed as endangered by the IUCN, threatened by industrial fishing and temperature extremes caused by climate change. (4/4)
near the surface, with young eating plankton until they are big enough to hunt larger prey. Interestingly, young American Plaice hatch with eyes on the opposite sides of their head but as they mature the left eye slowly moves to the right side of the head in preparation for life as adults on (3/4)
October 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
near the surface, with young eating plankton until they are big enough to hunt larger prey. Interestingly, young American Plaice hatch with eyes on the opposite sides of their head but as they mature the left eye slowly moves to the right side of the head in preparation for life as adults on (3/4)
hiding on or just under it. American Plaice usually eat invertebrates like starfish, shrimp, and small mollusks as they move along the ground, blending in to avoid predators. They breed between April and June, laying and fertilizing eggs on the seafloor. The eggs eventually float to and hatch (2/4)
October 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
hiding on or just under it. American Plaice usually eat invertebrates like starfish, shrimp, and small mollusks as they move along the ground, blending in to avoid predators. They breed between April and June, laying and fertilizing eggs on the seafloor. The eggs eventually float to and hatch (2/4)
Day 36: American Plaice
Hippoglossoides platessoides or the American Plaice is a species of flounder found in the northern Atlantic ironically in the waters around Europe as well as those closer to North America. Like other flounders they live on the seafloor, typically in shallow waters, (1/4)
Hippoglossoides platessoides or the American Plaice is a species of flounder found in the northern Atlantic ironically in the waters around Europe as well as those closer to North America. Like other flounders they live on the seafloor, typically in shallow waters, (1/4)
October 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Day 36: American Plaice
Hippoglossoides platessoides or the American Plaice is a species of flounder found in the northern Atlantic ironically in the waters around Europe as well as those closer to North America. Like other flounders they live on the seafloor, typically in shallow waters, (1/4)
Hippoglossoides platessoides or the American Plaice is a species of flounder found in the northern Atlantic ironically in the waters around Europe as well as those closer to North America. Like other flounders they live on the seafloor, typically in shallow waters, (1/4)
the rest of their ecology) but we do know that males are the only known squid with a penis and young likely stay closer to the surface, moving deeper as they mature although the latter has yet to be proven. While listed as least concern by the IUCN, the actual population is unknown. (3/3)
October 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
the rest of their ecology) but we do know that males are the only known squid with a penis and young likely stay closer to the surface, moving deeper as they mature although the latter has yet to be proven. While listed as least concern by the IUCN, the actual population is unknown. (3/3)
arm and tentacle suckers to help grip prey and defend themselves against predators. While commonly depicted as "rivals" to Sperm Whales, they are actually just a prey item for the mammals. Other than that, adults have no known predators. Not much is known about Colossal Squid reproduction (or (2/3)
October 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
arm and tentacle suckers to help grip prey and defend themselves against predators. While commonly depicted as "rivals" to Sperm Whales, they are actually just a prey item for the mammals. Other than that, adults have no known predators. Not much is known about Colossal Squid reproduction (or (2/3)
Day 35: Colossal Squid
Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni or the Colossal Squid is a humongous species of squid found in the waters around Antarctica. They are carnivorous, typically eating different types of fish and other squids, even being cannibalistic. Colossal Squid have giant hooks on their (1/3)
Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni or the Colossal Squid is a humongous species of squid found in the waters around Antarctica. They are carnivorous, typically eating different types of fish and other squids, even being cannibalistic. Colossal Squid have giant hooks on their (1/3)
October 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Day 35: Colossal Squid
Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni or the Colossal Squid is a humongous species of squid found in the waters around Antarctica. They are carnivorous, typically eating different types of fish and other squids, even being cannibalistic. Colossal Squid have giant hooks on their (1/3)
Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni or the Colossal Squid is a humongous species of squid found in the waters around Antarctica. They are carnivorous, typically eating different types of fish and other squids, even being cannibalistic. Colossal Squid have giant hooks on their (1/3)
old until ready to strike out on their own. African Savanna Elephants are listed as endangered by the IUCN, threatened by poaching for their tusks, habitat destruction breaking up historic migratory routes, and sudden severe droughts caused by climate change. (5/5)
October 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
old until ready to strike out on their own. African Savanna Elephants are listed as endangered by the IUCN, threatened by poaching for their tusks, habitat destruction breaking up historic migratory routes, and sudden severe droughts caused by climate change. (5/5)
maturity after 14 years but most females don't mate until at least a year later while males don't typically mate until they're in their 30s. Females stay in the same herd their entire lives while males will join bachelor herds led by an older male elephant when they are between 10 and 19 years (4/5)
October 22, 2025 at 8:59 PM
maturity after 14 years but most females don't mate until at least a year later while males don't typically mate until they're in their 30s. Females stay in the same herd their entire lives while males will join bachelor herds led by an older male elephant when they are between 10 and 19 years (4/5)
push down trees to get to the leaves or branches, keeping areas like grasslands open which allows low growing plants and animals built for running to thrive. African Savanna Elephants can bread at any time of year with calves being born after almost 2 years. Calves technically reach sexual (3/5)
October 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
push down trees to get to the leaves or branches, keeping areas like grasslands open which allows low growing plants and animals built for running to thrive. African Savanna Elephants can bread at any time of year with calves being born after almost 2 years. Calves technically reach sexual (3/5)
roots, and seeds. Like all elephants, they are known for their high intelligence, fantastic memories, and matriarchal herds all of which play a role in their seasonal migrations. What African Savanna Elephants are less known for is their role as a keystone species like beavers. They will often (2/5)
October 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
roots, and seeds. Like all elephants, they are known for their high intelligence, fantastic memories, and matriarchal herds all of which play a role in their seasonal migrations. What African Savanna Elephants are less known for is their role as a keystone species like beavers. They will often (2/5)
Day 34: African Savanna Elephant
Loxodonta africana or the African Savanna Elephant is a large mammal found in central, east, and southern African savannas, grasslands, shrublands, deserts, wetlands, and forests. They are herbivorous, mostly eating fruits, grasses, leaves, bark, branches, (1/5)
Loxodonta africana or the African Savanna Elephant is a large mammal found in central, east, and southern African savannas, grasslands, shrublands, deserts, wetlands, and forests. They are herbivorous, mostly eating fruits, grasses, leaves, bark, branches, (1/5)
October 22, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Day 34: African Savanna Elephant
Loxodonta africana or the African Savanna Elephant is a large mammal found in central, east, and southern African savannas, grasslands, shrublands, deserts, wetlands, and forests. They are herbivorous, mostly eating fruits, grasses, leaves, bark, branches, (1/5)
Loxodonta africana or the African Savanna Elephant is a large mammal found in central, east, and southern African savannas, grasslands, shrublands, deserts, wetlands, and forests. They are herbivorous, mostly eating fruits, grasses, leaves, bark, branches, (1/5)
much more often. Frilled Lizards breed during this time with females eventually laying 8-23 eggs that hatch after 70-90 days. Despite being listed as least concern by the IUCN, wild populations have been declining due to invasive species, climate change, and being popular exotic pets. (4/4)
October 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
much more often. Frilled Lizards breed during this time with females eventually laying 8-23 eggs that hatch after 70-90 days. Despite being listed as least concern by the IUCN, wild populations have been declining due to invasive species, climate change, and being popular exotic pets. (4/4)
open & close at any time. This is in contrast to the actual Frilled Lizard which can only open its frill when its mouth is open due to the muscle, bone, and cartilage structures that support it. During the dry season they typically stay in the trees, but during the wet season will come down (3/4)
October 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
open & close at any time. This is in contrast to the actual Frilled Lizard which can only open its frill when its mouth is open due to the muscle, bone, and cartilage structures that support it. During the dry season they typically stay in the trees, but during the wet season will come down (3/4)
well frill which can stun predators (giving the lizard time to start running away on their hind legs), scare off rivals, and attract mates as healthier individuals have more vibrant frills. Despite being based on the Frilled Lizard, Jurassic Park's Dilophosaurus design has a frill that can (2/4)
October 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
well frill which can stun predators (giving the lizard time to start running away on their hind legs), scare off rivals, and attract mates as healthier individuals have more vibrant frills. Despite being based on the Frilled Lizard, Jurassic Park's Dilophosaurus design has a frill that can (2/4)
Day 33: Frilled Lizard
Chlamydosaurus kingii or the Frilled Lizard is a small reptile found in the open woodlands of northern Australia and the savanna woodlands of New Guinea. They mostly eat insects, but will also occasionally eat small lizards. The Frilled Lizard is best known for it's... (1/4)
Chlamydosaurus kingii or the Frilled Lizard is a small reptile found in the open woodlands of northern Australia and the savanna woodlands of New Guinea. They mostly eat insects, but will also occasionally eat small lizards. The Frilled Lizard is best known for it's... (1/4)
October 21, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Day 33: Frilled Lizard
Chlamydosaurus kingii or the Frilled Lizard is a small reptile found in the open woodlands of northern Australia and the savanna woodlands of New Guinea. They mostly eat insects, but will also occasionally eat small lizards. The Frilled Lizard is best known for it's... (1/4)
Chlamydosaurus kingii or the Frilled Lizard is a small reptile found in the open woodlands of northern Australia and the savanna woodlands of New Guinea. They mostly eat insects, but will also occasionally eat small lizards. The Frilled Lizard is best known for it's... (1/4)
considered least concern by the IUCN.
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
considered least concern by the IUCN.
Day 32: Hausa Mouse
Mus haussa also known as the Hausa Mouse is a small mammal found in the west African savanna along with human settlements. They are nocturnal, coming out at night to look for seeds and insects. Little else is known about them, not even a breeding season. They are (1/2)
Mus haussa also known as the Hausa Mouse is a small mammal found in the west African savanna along with human settlements. They are nocturnal, coming out at night to look for seeds and insects. Little else is known about them, not even a breeding season. They are (1/2)
October 20, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Day 32: Hausa Mouse
Mus haussa also known as the Hausa Mouse is a small mammal found in the west African savanna along with human settlements. They are nocturnal, coming out at night to look for seeds and insects. Little else is known about them, not even a breeding season. They are (1/2)
Mus haussa also known as the Hausa Mouse is a small mammal found in the west African savanna along with human settlements. They are nocturnal, coming out at night to look for seeds and insects. Little else is known about them, not even a breeding season. They are (1/2)
The Green Turtle's global population is now considered least concern by the IUCN, although some populations are still threatened.
October 19, 2025 at 6:02 PM
The Green Turtle's global population is now considered least concern by the IUCN, although some populations are still threatened.
considered least concern by the IUCN.
October 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
considered least concern by the IUCN.
Mongoose use anal glands to mark their territory, however ranges do tend to overlap. Breeding typically occurs just before the summer solstice with both males and females mating with multiple mates multiple times. Young are born after about 50 days and reach sexual maturity at 1 year old. They (3/4)
October 18, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Mongoose use anal glands to mark their territory, however ranges do tend to overlap. Breeding typically occurs just before the summer solstice with both males and females mating with multiple mates multiple times. Young are born after about 50 days and reach sexual maturity at 1 year old. They (3/4)