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Pallas's cats have thick fur and a flat face, which help them survive in harsh weather.
The pangolin is a mammal covered in overlapping scales made of keratin, which is the same material as hair and nails. It lives in parts of Africa and Asia. When it feels threatened, it can curl up into a tight ball to protect itself. Pangolins feed mainly on ants and termites using a long, sticky tongue.
A parasite is something that takes what it needs from a host. Parasites can be plants, insects, viruses or animals. The one feature they all share is that they either live on in their host, and damage the host to some degree for their own benefit.
Fleas are the parasite that most people are familiar with. The parasite in the photo is mistletoe.
Fleas are the parasite that most people are familiar with. The parasite in the photo is mistletoe.
A pardalote is a small, bright Australian bird with a short, pointed beak and neat, speckled plumage. It lives in dry woodland and shrubland. Pardalotes feed mainly on insects and small grubs, and they also visit flowers for nectar.
Parrots are one of the most intelligent birds. They can learn to say a few hundred words and make excellent pets. They originally come from the warmer areas of the world and are usually found in forests. They eat seeds, nuts and fruit. The can live for a long time, with the larger parrots sometimes living to 80 years old.
A partridge is a small, round-bodied bird with a short beak and strong legs, usually with brown or grey feathers that help it blend into the ground. It lives in open fields, grasslands, and farmland, often hiding in thick cover. Partridges mostly walk on the ground to find seeds, grains, and small insects, and they use quick bursts of flight to escape danger.
Penguins are birds that live in the sea in the southern half of the world. There are many different kinds of penguin. They are excellent swimmers and are well-adapted to cold water. They eat fish and other small sea animals. Penguins cannot fly - their wings are used as flippers when they are swimming. Some people think penguins look like they are wearing a tuxedo.
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Persian is also a language spoken in a number of countries.
A pet is an animal that is kept entirely for fun or as a friend. Pets are usually small animals, like cats, parrots or dogs. Animals are often kept for other reasons, like for their meat, their wool or to help herd other animals around. For example, cows are generally kept on farms for their milk, not as pets.
The petrel is a seabird with long, narrow wings and a pointed beak. It lives near the coast and spends much of its life flying and gliding above the sea. Petrels look distinctive because many species have a dark body and they often fly with quick, steady wingbeats. They feed by grabbing small fish and squid from the water's surface.
A phalarope is a small wading bird with a thin beak and legs, often with a mix of gray, brown, and lighter tones. It lives along the coasts and on inland lakes and wetlands, especially near shallow water. Phalaropes swim and feed in the water, sometimes stirring up tiny creatures near the surface. They're known for their habit of swimming in a tight circle as they search for food.
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It hunts at night, using its sharp teeth and claws to catch insects and small animals. It sleeps during the day.