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"The Himalayan monal lives at high altitudes—up to 4,500 metres (14,800 ft)—in the hill forests and shrublands of the Himalayan mountains. The males of this species are some of the most colourful birds in the world, displaying an entire rainbow of iridescent feathers."
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"The Malagasy giant jumping rat is only found on Madagascar and can weigh over 1.2 kg (3 lbs)—similar to the weight of a rabbit—making it the island's largest rodent. It can leap close to a metre (over 3 feet) vertically into the air using its strong hind legs."
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"Grote's Bertholdia Moth: when predatory bats are detected nearby, these moths begin to emit a rapid series of ultrasonic clicks that act as a "jammer," interfering with the bat's sonar signals and enabling the moth to avoid detection"
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"Fishers are mustelids common across Canada and northeastern USA. They feed on a variety of small animals, and are one of the few predators of porcupines. Fishers have partially retractable claws that make them agile and speedy tree climbers, capable of jumping up to 7 feet between trees."
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