Did you know there are 19 species of elephant shrews, all found only in Africa?

And here’s the surprising part:
They’re more closely related to elephants and other big animals

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Both hippo species face serious threats in the wild today.

But here's something amazing: hippos evolved from ancient semi-aquatic mammals over 50 million years ago, and their closest living relatives aren't pigs or rhinos, but whales and dolphins!

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Did you know Australia is home to some of the world's most venomous snakes? 🇦🇺

The continent hosts over 100 venomous snake species, with around 12 considered highly dangerous to humans.

Most species are shy and avoid human contact!

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The Bali myna’s story isn’t unique. Around the world, thousands of species are on the edge of extinction, from coral reef fish to forest mammals.

Have a look at what animals are endangered according to the IUCN.

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Hyraxes have a fascinating evolutionary story.

There are six living species. These mammals may look like rodents, but they’re actually the closest living relatives of elephants and manatees.

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Despite its name, it’s neither a bear nor a cat...

So, where does the Binturong fit on the tree of life? 🌿
It belongs to the Viverridae family, making it a close relative of civets and genets.

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But there are actually three species of tomato frogs: the True Tomato Frog and the false one.

Their common names come from their bright hues, but the “false” tomato frog looks more orange-brown than red.

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Did you know Barn Owls belong to a different owl family? 🦉

“Barn owls” form their own group, Tytonidae, while “true owls” like the Great Horned belong to Strigidae. They differ in facial structure, sound, and much more.

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Did you know there are four species of oryx across Africa and Arabia? 🌍
Each evolved to thrive in different slightly different environments

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And did you know there are over 160,000 species of moths worldwide?

Only a fraction get the attention they deserve, often overshadowed by butterflies.

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But did you know there were once 6 subspecies of elk in North America?
Only 3 survive today, the rest lost to hunting and habitat loss.

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And there over 200 species prowling tropical and temperate waters worldwide, moray eels are ancient survivors that have ruled the reefs for millions of years.

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