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mod uses it/lol/she pronouns. posting beasts i learn about daily. icon is a tamandua! SUBMISSIONS OPEN

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this guy suuuucksss he can't catch anythingggg

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Lynx in the Harz National Park

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DAY 10(?): GRIZZLED MANTIS

also known as Gonatista grisea

Fun Fact: unlike most other mantids, the grizzled mantis does not stand upright (unless disturbed), and will instead lay flat to whatever surface theyre on. this is because they primarily hang upside down from trees to watch for prey!

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DAY 8: GIRAFFE WEEVIL

also known as Trachelophorus giraffa

Fun Fact: the long neck is used for fighting. also, they are sexually dimorphic, with the males neck being 2-3 times longer than the average female.

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reminder i take submissions. i forget to draft shit for this blog like all the time. you can submit anything you want...

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The arctic fox yawning wide by Tambako The Jaguar Via Flickr: A funny portrait of the male arctic fox of the Dählhölzli zoo, yawning wide! Something for those who like animal mouths! ;)

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DAY 7: TANUKI

also known as Japanese Racoon Dog, or Nyctereutes viverrinus

Fun Fact: the words Tanuki and Mujina can both be used to refer to either tanukis or japanese badgers. like one region might call the japanese raccoon dog Tanuki whereas another region might call it Mujina, and vice versa for japanese badges

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DAY 6: CRAZY BEAST (not making this up)

Also known as Adalatherium

Fun Fact: Crazy Beast From The South was found through one (only one) complete skeleton on an isolated island in 2020. there are no other known fossils of this cunt. im not sure how to explain how ridiculous this this freak is so instead im linking a short article

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DAY 6: CRAZY BEAST (not making this up)

Also known as Adalatherium

Fun Fact: Crazy Beast From The South was found through one (only one) complete skeleton on an isolated island in 2020. there are no other known fossils of this cunt. im not sure how to explain how ridiculous this this freak is so instead im linking a short article

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DAY 5: SOUTHERN TAMANDUA

Also known as Lesser Anteater, or Tamandua Tetradactyla

FUN FACT: These anteaters spend most of their time in trees. They don't navigate well on the ground, unlike their relative Giant Anteaters.

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DAY 4: BINTURONG

Also known as Bearcat, or Arctictis binturong

Fun Fact: Bearcats can be active during the night and day.

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reminder, we are taking submissions! i will take any animal that has ever existed even if theyre extinct

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DAY 3: PINK FAIRY ARMADILLO

Also known as Chlamyphorus truncatus

Fun Fact: This is one of the smallest known armadillos!

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monkey riding goat

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DAY 2: AFGHAN HOUND

Also known as Tāžī Spay (تاژي سپی)

FUN FACT: Their long fur coat is very helpful in keeping them warm! They are also one of the oldest dog breeds.

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would you guys be interested in an animal of the day blog that takes submissions. ive got animals to share

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