Big animals

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Ankole herd, Lake Mburo district, Nyabushozi, Western Region, Uganda, 2012.

Elusive, fast and dangerous, each animal has, in its own right, earned its place on the list of the most coveted safari sightings.

We humans pride ourselves for possessing some distinct physical features, with the opposable thumb being one of them. But are we the only species with this 'distinct' feature? Not really. In fact, the list of animals having opposable thumbs is quite decent, if not exhaustive.

This Encyclopedia Britannica animals list features 6 of the world’s most dangerous birds.

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With a relatively short body, small tail and long legs, the Canada lynx is one of the most adorable fluffs. They may look like a cousin of your housecat, but make no mistake — these boreal predators are pretty wild. The Canada lynx lives in forested areas and like making their dens underneath fallen trees, tree stumps, rock ledges or thick bushes. They are territorial animals, and males usually live alone.

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When you welcome a smol awoo into your home and heart, you don’t want to think about the day when it grows up and loses its puppy fat. But the day comes when your pupper grows into a dog. And keeps growing. And growing. And doesn’t stop. You check the Canine Instruction Manual that came with your pet and you finally realize—aha! You forgot it’s one of those giant dog breeds that make you think Clifford, the Big Red Dog might be real.

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