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Being big isn't everything

Today, only three species of elephant remain and they are all threatened by hunting and habitat destruction.

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Don't forget about the hippo

Hippos are the third largest animal on land. Only elephants and some rhinos are bigger.

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Elephants are unique in many ways, including this.

Elephants can't jump. Every other mammal can.

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Can elephants jump?

Elephants can't jump. Every other mammal can.

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What species of salamander was named for it's bark?

"Mudpuppies, also called waterdogs, are one of only a few salamanders that make noise. They get their name from the somewhat embellished notion that their squeaky vocalizations sound like a dog's bark."- national geographic

Reference: http://animals.nationalgeographic.com/animals/amphibians/mudpuppy.html

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