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Meet the 12 rarest animals in the world, from the vaquita to the kakapo, and learn why these critically endangered species need our protection.

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Did you know that the groundhog is actually a type of giant ground squirrel and a close cousin of the mountain marmot? Also called a woodchuck, the groundh

Did you know that the fox belongs to the same family as wolves, jackals, and even your pet dog? With its slender body, pointed muzzle, bushy tail, and erec

Did you know that the playful pet ferret is actually a domesticated version of a fierce wild hunter? With its long, low-slung body, short legs, and endless

Did you know that the tiny box jellyfish, almost invisible in the water, carries enough venom to kill a person in just minutes? The animal kingdom is full