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Angela Connolly is an editor for animals.in.net, where her primary focus is on animal behaviour. Angela Connolly has a masters in animal husbandry from New York State University, and has been working as a writer for the last 2 years.
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Top 10 Facts about Yabby

A Complete Guide to the Intriguing Freshwater Crustacean Yabby The name “yabby” describes a kind of freshwater crayfish that is mostly found in Australia and has drawn interest due to its distinctive characteristics, ecological significance, and culinary applications. The yabby, formally known as Cherax destructor, is a common species among…
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Top 10 Facts about Yellow Anaconda

Quick Top 10 Facts about Yellow Anaconda SCIENTIFIC NAME Eunectes notaeus CLASSIFICATION KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Reptilia ORDER: Squamata FAMILY: Boidae GENUS: Eunectes SPECIES: E. notaeus SIZE Length: 10–15 feet (3–4.5 meters), females are larger than males HABITAT Swamps, marshes, and slow-moving rivers in South America, primarily in Paraguay,…
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Top 10 Facts about Zebra Snake

Quick Top 10 Facts about Zebra Snake SCIENTIFIC NAME Naja nigricincta CLASSIFICATION KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Reptilia ORDER: Squamata FAMILY: Elapidae GENUS: Naja SPECIES: N. nigricincta SIZE Length: 3–5 feet (0.9–1.5 metres) HABITAT Dry savannas and arid regions of southern Africa, particularly Namibia and Angola DIET Carnivorous; feeds on…
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Top 10 Facts about Zebra Mussel

Quick Top 10 Facts about Zebra Mussels SCIENTIFIC NAME Dreissena polymorpha CLASSIFICATION KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Mollusca CLASS: Bivalvia ORDER: Veneroida FAMILY: Dreissenidae GENUS: Dreissena SPECIES: D. polymorpha SIZE Typically 1–2 inches (2.5–5 cm) in length, can reach up to 2.5 inches (6.35 cm) HABITAT Freshwater lakes, rivers, and reservoirs; commonly…
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Top 10 Facts about Boxfish

Quick Top 10 Facts about Boxfish SCIENTIFIC NAME Ostracion cubicus CLASSIFICATION KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Actinopterygii ORDER: Tetraodontiformes FAMILY: Ostraciidae GENUS: Ostracion SPECIES: O. cubicus SIZE Length: Up to 45 cm (18 inches), though most are smaller HABITAT Coral reefs and lagoons of the Indo-Pacific region DIET Omnivorous; feeds…
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Top 10 Facts about Bronze Whaler Shark

Quick Top 10 Facts about Bronze Whaler Shark SCIENTIFIC NAME Carcharhinus brachyurus CLASSIFICATION KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Chondrichthyes ORDER: Carcharhiniformes FAMILY: Carcharhinidae GENUS: Carcharhinus SPECIES: C. brachyurus SIZE Length: Typically up to 3.5 meters (11.5 feet), though can grow longer HABITAT Found in coastal waters, often in temperate and…
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Top 10 Facts about Belgian Shepherd Dog

Quick Top 10 Facts about Belgian Shepherd Dog SCIENTIFIC NAME Canis lupus familiaris (Domestic Dog) CLASSIFICATION KINGDOM: Animalia CLASS: Mammalia ORDER: Carnivora FAMILY: Canidae PHYLUM: Chordata GENUS: Canis SIZE Height: 22–26 inches (56–66 cm)Weight: 45–75 lbs (20–34 kg) HABITAT Domesticated breed – found in homes, farms, police units, and search-and-rescue…
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Top 10 Facts about blue grosbeak bird

Quick Top 10 Facts about Blue Grosbeak SCIENTIFIC NAME Passerina cyanea CLASSIFICATION KINGDOM: Animalia PHYLUM: Chordata CLASS: Aves ORDER: Passeriformes FAMILY: Cardinalidae GENUS: Passerina SIZE 5.5–7.5 inches (14–19 cm) in length with a wingspan of 10–12 inches (25–30 cm) HABITAT Grasslands, scrublands, and open woodlands, particularly in southern North America,…