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Ospreys have a large wingspan of around five feet – about the length of a pool cue. Their wings also have more feathers than other large predatory birds, meaning they’re able to catch and carry larger prey.
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Found between 1000 and 2000 metres above sea level, Yuanyang's rice terraces in China have been harvested by the Hani people for at least the last 1300 years!
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Rhinos boast one or two distinctive horns, which are made of keratin, the same protein found in our hair and nails! 🦏
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Senja, Norway's second-biggest island 🇳🇴
Consisting of fjords, alpine peaks and untouched coasts, it's a haven for wildlife including eagles, moose, reindeer and seals.
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Native to Hokkaido, Ezo chipmunks spend five to seven months of each year in hibernation. Burrowed in underground nests, they wake up briefly once every 10 days to snack on stored food while using minimal energy 🐿️
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It's all in the eyes 👀
Lynxes have amazing eyesight and hearing, which makes them great hunters – they're able to scope out a mouse that's 250 feet away!
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Squirrels have four front teeth that never stop growing, so they don't wear down from persistent gnawing. The constant chewing also keeps their teeth down to the right length. 🐿
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Coal tits are incredibly light birds, weighing in around 9g. While their small beaks only allow them to carry one seed at a time, they're acrobatic birds, and can hang upside down from trees to forage for food.
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The Northern Lights come to life through a constant interaction between the Earth and the Sun. While their intensity changes, they're always there, flickering away, even if it is too bright for us to see them.
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Did you know that puffins are loyal sea parrots, who often reunite with the same partner every breeding season? Some pairs have lasted an astonishing 20 years!
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Stoats have winter coats, just like us! In northern regions, stoats will swap their reddish-brown summer coats to thicker, white coats to camouflage with snowy surroundings.
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Pumas can't actually roar. Instead, they communicate by whistling, screaming, squeaking and purring. They also go by a variety of names, including cougar, mountain lion, catamount and panther!
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Hold on tight! 🐒
Japanese macaques, also known as snow monkeys, are highly dependent on their parents as infants. On rare occasions, some mothers may nurse their offspring for up to 2.5 years.
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Believe it or not, reindeer do have red(ish) noses.
They have 25% more blood vessels in their nose than us. This extra circulation turns their noses rosy and warms the air before they breathe it in.
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