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Twig catfish, named due to their resemblance to twigs, are found throughout the Amazon, Orinoco and Panara rivers, as well as rivers of the Guyana Shield. They are one of the only fish known that have evolved to eat wood as a primary energy source.
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True to their name, red-bellied piranhas have red undersides. Their bodies are gray and flecked with bright, silver scales. Native to the Amazon River basin, these fish are important scavengers. They tend to travel in schools of 20 or more.
: Pygocentrus nattereri Animal News Giant Pandas
The cubs are back on the webcam, but bigger and with a bite! Read on for more.
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Green salamanders live predominantly in wet, damp crevices and are the only salamander of the genus Aneides found in the eastern United States.
Species: Aneides aeneus Animal News Giant Pandas
This forest dove is known for its beautiful powder-blue coloring. The blue ground dove can be found throughout the humid tropical regions of the Americas, where it lives year-round.
Species: Blue ground dove Animal News Giant Pandas
Chameleon forest dragons have green or brown bodies with orange and tan markings. Despite their name, they are not true chameleons but can still change color to blend into their habitat.
Gonocephalus chamaeleontinus Animal News Giant Pandas
Cuckoos are extremely secretive birds and difficult to spot. Researchers are developing a tool, using remote sound recorders and artificial intelligence, to help detect them.
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Yellow-spotted Amazon River turtles are native to the Amazon River basin, where they bask along riverbanks and in the calm waters of big rivers and streams. Only juveniles and males have yellow markings on their heads. Females lose their spots as they grow.
Species: Podocnemis unifilis Animal News Giant Pandas
Burrowing owls are one of the smallest owl species. Unlike most owls, they are very active during the day and nest in underground burrows. They are native to the deserts, plains and fields of western North America, and the drier regions of Central and South America.
Species: Athene cunicularia Animal News Giant Pandas
The New Caledonian gecko is the largest known gecko species and grows to lengths of about 14 inches. When threatened, the New Caledonian gecko can detach (and later regenerate) its tail.
Rhacodactylus leachianus Animal News Giant Pandas
