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Mantis shrimp (Squilla)
peacock mantis shrimp
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Analyzing the peacock mantis shrimp's claws
Understand the concept of sonoluminescence which is a phenomenon of turning sound into light
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Lion (panthera leo)
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vulture. An adult bearded vulture at a raptor recovery center. The Gypaetus barbatus also known as the Lammergeier or Lammergeyer, is a bird of prey and considered an Old World vulture.
Animal Factoids
Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
Animal Group Names
Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)
Match the Baby Animal to Its Mama Quiz