| Antelope |
| Antelope, see PRONGHORN.... |
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| Artiodactyla |
| Artiodactyla is an order of even-toed MAMMALS that walk on their toenails (unguis). This and the other order of hoofed mammals, the Perissodactyla, are collectively called ungulates. The order Artiodactyla contains... |
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| Badger |
| The American badger (Taxidea taxus) is the only N American member of the weasel family specialized for burrowing and capturing prey underground. The body is squat; legs are short and heavily muscled; and feet... |
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| Bat |
| Bats are nocturnal MAMMALS of the order CHIROPTERA (literally "hand wing"). Bats are the only flying mammals. Most bats in Canada are plain-nosed (family Vespertilionidae). There are 17 Canadian species which range... |
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| Bear (Animal) |
| Bears (Of the family Ursidae) are stocky, bob-tailed MAMMALS with 5 clawed toes on each paw. Three species inhabit Canada: the POLAR BEAR (Ursus maritimus), GRIZZLY BEAR (U. arctos) and BLACK BEAR (U. americanus).... |