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Fennec foxes are the smallest wild canids

Fennec foxes are the smallest members of the dog family and can go long periods without drinking water.

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They live in the deserts of Africa and Arabia and get moisture from their food. Their very large ears help them hunt at night.

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Ostriches have the largest eyes of any bird

An ostrich's eyes are about 2 inches wide, the largest of any bird.

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Sloth fur can turn green with algae

The coarse outer hair of a two-toed sloth turns green in moist conditions because algae grow on it.

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Sloth bears are missing two front teeth

Adult sloth bears lack their top two front teeth, which lets them suck up termites and other insects.

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