Mites

Mites live in the ears of army worms and other moths. The mites are found in only one ear.

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Bats

In the bat's wing, the hand is greatly elongated except for the thumb.

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Mantis

The female mantis, during intimate moments, sometimes eats the male.

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Macaques

Infant Macaques, separated from their mothers at birth, but allowed to play with monkeys their own age, develop normally.

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Holstein

Phoebe was a Holstein, described in a story by Donald Hall,* She was treated like a pet from birth, eating apples and peas in the pod. Her master slept on the other side of a wall so that he could attend her breathing.

* String too Short to be Saved

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Sheltie

Fitch was a sheltie
his pleasures were these:
chicken livers,
chocolate,
and any kind of cheese.

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Abercrombie

Abercrombie, brother to Fitch

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Oryx

The disappearance of the Oryx is linked to the discovery of oil which suddenly enriched feudal lords. They adopted the modern methods of hunting- by automobile.

When surviving Oryx found refuge in the soft sands where automobiles could not follow, the hunters switched to airplanes and helicopters.

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Echidna

On the hind feet of the male echidna are horny spurs used, some say, to inject the female with toxin which reduces her will to resist.

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Guinea Pig

The guinea pig's teeth are bevel edged because the inner side wears down more quickly.

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