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Scientists spot a Dumbo octopus in the Pacific ocean.

https://sputniknews.com/environment...derwater-exploration-team-spot-dumbo-octopus/

 

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Mandarin Duck

NYers wonder how a Mandarin duck, a bird that is native to China and Japan (not the US), recently ended up in a pond in Manhattan's Central Park. Check out:

 

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Quokka

Quokkas are marsupials that are native to Rottnest Island in Southwestern Australia. They are about the size of a teddy bear and are just as cute as one too. Tourists often take selfies with these little creatures and post them online. This has become a trendy thing to do for some reason.

 

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Here are 8 of the cutest --- and rarest --- creatures on the planet:

 

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Asiatic Lions

The Gir forest in India is home to the last of the Asiatic breed of lions that still roam wild. Check out:

 

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Vaquita Porpoise

The Vaquita is the smallest porpoise in the world. It is estimated that there are only 12 of them left.

 

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Przewalski's Horse

Przewalski's horse (also known as the Dzungarian horse) is thought to be the only true wild horse left in the world today.

 

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The Frilled Shark

 

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Photo Ark

https://www.joelsartore.com/photo-ark/

 

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Baiji

The magical Baiji (or Yangtze river dolphin) is considered by many to have gone extinct already.