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Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica). Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana). ibex, Mount Blanc, France
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Spanish ibex (Capra pyrenaica).
Nubian ibex (Capra nubiana).
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Visit the Persian ibex in the Caucasus Mountains
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Sea otter (Enhydra lutris), also called great sea otter, rare, completely marine otter of the northern Pacific, usually found in kelp beds. Floats on back. Looks like sea otter laughing. saltwater otters
Animal Group Names
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