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A tiny baby frog 🐸

Most frogs begin life as tadpoles, but Amboli bush frogs miss this phase entirely and emerge as full-formed froglets.

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Nap time 😴

Arctic foxes live in one of the coldest and harshest regions in the world. Thanks to their thick fur coat, these small foxes can keep their body temperature at a cozy 40Β°C.

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Did you know that Joshua trees aren't really trees?

Although their name suggests otherwise, these twisted, spiky specimens are actually yucca plants in the same family as the agave plant.

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The North Chinese Leopard is one of the rarest big cats in the world. Their numbers are dwindling in the wild due to habitat loss, poaching and a shortage of prey. They rely on agility and resourcefulness to thrive in challenging environments πŸ†

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Common mapwing butterflies carry their name from their intricate map-like wing patterns which resemble the longitude and latitude lines of maps!

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When you've finished the last episode and you're wondering what to do with your life now.

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Proof that anything can be an album cover.

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These photos form part of the 25 finalists for this year's Comedy Pet Photo Awards, with winners announced on 11th August!

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How AI is Revolutionising Deep Ocean Research | Into The Deep | BBC Earth
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Did you know a group of manta rays is called a squadron?

They tend to lead solitary lives, but can be seen gathering in groups when it comes to feeding or mating.

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Amazing Clownfish Teamwork | 4K UHD | Blue Planet II | BBC Earth
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Adorable Japanese macaque babies πŸ’

When these tiny infants are born they immediately cling onto their mothers for protection and care, continuing to do so for over a year.

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Every turtle that was seen or filmed by the #PlanetEarth2 crew was collected and put back into the sea.
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Scientists accidentally grew a chicken with the face of a dinosaur
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The #BluePlanet2 team collected every piece of plastic they came across while filming.
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