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A Mary River turtle with algae growing on its shell. The turtle uses this algal growth as camouflage to hide from predators. (Photo: Chris Van Wyk)
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The surreal looking saiga is a critically endangered antelope from Central Asia. Its bizarre nose is used to filter out dust & to cool the animal's blood in the summer. It also heats the air in winter before it gets to the lungs. (Photo: Tim Flach)
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A katydid imitating a dead leaf!
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Pudús of South America are the world's smallest deer, reaching only 30cm in height & 80cm in length.
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Narrow-headed softshell turtles grow to over a metre in length.
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An adorable baby swordfish. (Photo: Juan C. Levesque)
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Baby fish hide under jellyfish to avoid predators. (Video via @ftcreature)

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Bolivian titi monkeys sleep with their tails entwined to aid balance and promote social bonding.
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