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Species · Panthera
Lion
Panthera leo
Lions are social cats that live in groups called prides. A pride usually includes related females, their young, and one or more …
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Species · Quercus
Northern red oak
Quercus rubra
Northern red oak is a deciduous tree native to eastern and central North America. Its bristle-tipped leaves and acorns help distinguish it …
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Species · Panthera
Tiger
Panthera tigris
Tigers are large, striped cats native to Asia. Adults generally live and hunt alone.
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Species · Acropora
Acropora millepora
Acropora millepora
Acropora millepora is a branching reef-building coral. A colony contains many connected polyps, and its functioning depends on interactions between the animal, …
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Species · Adansonia
African Baobab
Adansonia digitata
The African baobab is a tropical tree recognized by its enormous trunk and spreading crown. Its scientific epithet refers to the hand-like …
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Species · Caracal
African Golden Cat
Caracal auratus
The African golden cat is an elusive forest cat, distinct from the Asian golden cat despite their similar common names. Understanding this …
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- LifeLife
- DomainEukaryota
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassMammalia
- OrderCarnivora
- FamilyFelidae
- GenusPanthera
- SpeciesPanthera leo
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Lion
Panthera leo
Lions are social cats that live in groups called prides. A pride usually includes related females, their young, and one or more males.
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