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Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'
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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?
Kinkajou
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The Kinkajou is also known as the Honey Bear. Learn more facts here at HowStuffWorks.
The Ili Pika May Be the Most Adorable Endangered Species
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Imagine a creature that combines the cuteness of a teddy bear with the charm of a rabbit, all wrapped up in the size of a terrier. Meet the Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), a rare animal that has made its home in the Tian Shan mountains of northwestern China.
The Desert-dwelling Gobi Bear the Rarest Brown Bear
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The Gobi bear, scientifically known as Ursus arctos gobiensis, is a brown bear subspecies found exclusively in Mongolia's Gobi Desert. Also referred to as the Mazaalai in Mongolian, this unique bear is categorized as "critically endangered" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Bear Specialist Group the Mongolian Red Book of threatened species.
Alpine Marmot
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The alpine marmot population has begin to decline in recent years. Find out the cause in these facts from HowStuffWorks.
Dall Sheep
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Dall Sheep are most often recognized by their thick, curled horns. Learn cool facts about the dall sheep at HowStuffWorks.
Gray Wolf
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The Gray Wolf travels in packs and is known as the largest canid in the world. Get more facts at HowStuffWorks.
Guanaco
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Guanacos are one of the largest wild mammals in South America. Learn more about guanacos at HowStuffWorks.
Duck-Billed Platypus
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How much do you know about the duck-billed platypus? Learn about the duck-billed platypus at HowStuffWorks.
Meet 5 Lazarus Species, Animals Once Presumed Extinct, But Alive and Well
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Sometimes organisms, thought to be long gone from the world, rise from extinction like Lazarus from the dead, though it is a rare occurrence.