Mammals

The Smallest Camelid: All About The Vicuña

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Meet the vicuña, a petite and graceful creature roaming South America’s high Andes mountains. With its soft golden-brown coat and delicate features, this pint-sized camelid might just be the most adorable animal you’ve never heard of. It also has some of the best eyelashes! This smallest member of the camel family isn’t much bigger than a large dog, just with longer legs.

Insects

Water Flea Eggs Survive Up To Ten Years Before Hatching

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There is a tiny creature with an amazing ability to put its eggs into a deep sleep. The ten-year hatching cycle of water flea eggs, also known as Daphnia, is quite remarkable. These little critters, which look like specks in the water, can be found in pools, ponds, and lakes all over the world. They might be small, but they have a big impact on their watery homes. And they have a pretty incredible survival tactic.