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October 17, 2013April 24, 2016oddorganisms

The Dik-Dik: Funny name, serious relationships

October 12, 2013May 29, 2017oddorganisms

A double headed penis and a highly venomous spur. What you should probably know about the platypus

October 1, 2013February 24, 2016oddorganisms

Megalodon: A shark greater than the Great White

September 27, 2013May 27, 2017oddorganisms

More things than you wanted to know about sea cucumber bottoms

September 16, 2013May 27, 2017oddorganisms

The lizard-like walk of the long-beaked echidna.

September 9, 2013March 26, 2016oddorganisms

Sponges bounce back after a breakdown

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Hello! I'm Anna, a zoology graduate with a masters in science communication. I write about weird animals here cause I loves 'em.

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