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Hungry Pelican waiting to be fed, beak open, Australia

Why Don’t Birds Have Teeth?

animal. Amphibian. Frog. Anura. Ranidae. Frog in grass.

Abundant Animals: The Most Numerous Organisms in the World

Spider monkey swinging in a tree. (primate, jungle animal)

Why Do Animals Have Tails?

Common, or southern, cassowary (Casuarius casuarius).

8 Birds That Can’t Fly

Black-headed gulls perching on a roof with bird droppings, often seen in flocks around London, England, in winter time. The "black head" develops during the breeding season. (black headed, birds, guano, bird poop)

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The Battle of Gettysburg, July 1-3, 1863. (Civil War, Pennsylvania)

9 Worst Generals in History

The impeachment trial of Pres. Andrew Johnson, illustration from Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper, March 28, 1868.

What If the President Is Impeached?

Indian hijras participate in a religious procession in Gandhinagar, India, some 30 kilometers from Ahmedabad, on March 22, 2017. Hijra is a term used in South Asia which refers to transgender individuals who are born male. (gender identity, gender expression)

6 Cultures That Recognize More than Two Genders

Monitor. Varanus salvadorii is a monitor lizard found in New Guinea can grows to 2.7 metres (9 ft.) aka Tree crocodile, Crocodile monitor, Salvadori's monitor, artellia, reptile

7 of the World’s Most Dangerous Lizards and Turtles

Panama Canal infographic

Timeline and Map of the Panama Canal

King Cobra snake in Malaysia. (reptile)

9 of the World’s Deadliest Snakes

Four year old boy with grandfather and father lighting Hanukkah menorah. Photo taken on: December 21st, 2009

Which Is Correct: Hanukkah or Chanukah?

wagtail: References & Edit History

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Assorted References

patterns of migration
- In migration: In Europe

Article Contributors

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The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica

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Article History

Type	Description	Contributor	Date
	Links added.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Sep 21, 2023
	Invalidated site: How Stuff Works - Animals - Wagtail.	Satyavrat Nirala	Jan 16, 2015
	Updated species count.	Richard Pallardy	Mar 10, 2010
	Media added.	Amy Tikkanen	Apr 21, 2008
	Article added to new online database.	The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica	Jul 20, 1998