Thorny Devil
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Say hello to the Moloch, or mountain devil. Dr. John Grey, who discovered the lizard, named it after the Canaanite god (Moloch), who used to sacrifice children. This small lizard may look fierce, but that’s just the impression it wants to give. The horns are a defense to ward off potential predators. In fact, the animal is rather non-aggressive. It may grow up to 8 inches. It readily eats ants, sometimes thousands in one day. It is also able to absorb water through its skin by way of channels that lead to their mouths. Their skin contains tiny grooves that run throughout their scales. When they come into contact with water, the water channels its way to the corners of the lizard’s mouth where it becomes absorbed.
Narwhal
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Proboscis Monkey
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Cassowary
Long-eared Jerboa
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Oreo Dory
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Pangolin
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Carrier Shell
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Whorl-Tooth Shark
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Bongo Antelope
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Philippine Tarsier
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Yeti Crab
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