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  2. Biota of the Isle of Man - Wikipedia

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    All sorts of domesticated species have been brought to the Isle of Man by humans over the millennia. Two notable landrace breeds have evolved distinctively on the island: Manx cat , a domestic cat ( Felis catus ) with genetic abbreviation of the tail, which may range from no tail at all to essentially full-size.

  3. Beaver - Wikipedia

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    In human culture, the beaver symbolizes industriousness, especially in connection with construction; it is the national animal of Canada. Etymology The English word beaver comes from the Old English word beofor or befor and is connected to the German word biber and the Dutch word bever .

  4. Barred owl - Wikipedia

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    Nonetheless, they are not as fully nocturnal as many owls and rank around 6th amongst 19 regular North American owl species for the regularity of their activity outside of nightfall, especially in particular circumstances such as when a rival or a human impersonator is emitting barred owls calls or whilst hunting.

  5. List of organisms named after works of fiction - Wikipedia

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    In this ecological fable, the heroine, Nausicaä, a naturalist and benevolent character, explores the relationship between humans and a hostile nature in a universe where humanity is in its twilight. Insects play a central role." The species "is dedicated to the creator of the work Nausicaä of the Valley of the Wind, Hayao Miyazaki. The author ...

  6. American toad - Wikipedia

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    The American toad (Anaxyrus americanus) [3] is a common species of toad found throughout Canada and the eastern United States.It is divided into three subspecies: the eastern American toad (A. a. americanus), the dwarf American toad (A. a. charlesmithi) and the rare Hudson Bay toad (A. a. copei).

  7. Black vulture - Wikipedia

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    It is normally connected with either death or as a bird of prey. The vulture's glyph is often shown attacking humans. This species lacks the religious connections that the king vulture has. While some of the glyphs clearly show the black vulture's open nostril and hooked beak, some are assumed to be this species because they are vulture-like ...

  8. Raccoon - Wikipedia

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    The raccoon (/ r ə ˈ k uː n / or US: / r æ ˈ k uː n / ⓘ, Procyon lotor), also spelled racoon [3] and sometimes called the common raccoon or northern raccoon to distinguish it from the other species, is a mammal native to North America.

  9. List of countries by life expectancy - Wikipedia

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    This list of countries by life expectancy provides a comprehensive list of countries alongside their respective life expectancy figures. The data is differentiated by sex, presenting life expectancies for males, females, and a combined average.