{"id":186,"date":"2012-04-06T10:47:00","date_gmt":"2012-04-06T15:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/orientation-ambassadors\/2012\/04\/06\/lions-tigers-and-bears-oh-my\/"},"modified":"2012-04-06T10:47:00","modified_gmt":"2012-04-06T15:47:00","slug":"lions-tigers-and-bears-oh-my","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.uml.edu\/orientation-ambassadors\/2012\/04\/06\/lions-tigers-and-bears-oh-my\/","title":{"rendered":"Lions, Tigers, and Bears oh my!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Okay so when we think of animals, most people think of their cute and cuddly dog or cat they have a home. Some people might even think of jungle animals like a zebra, monkey, or elephant. But I highly doubt anyone would think of the Blobfish or the Aye-aye or even the Axolotl. These are some of the weirdest looking animals I have ever seen. So I figured I’d introduce you to some of my new favorite creatures:<\/div>\n
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Kiwi<\/span> isn’t just a tasty fruit that is often paired with strawberries. It’s an adorable little bird who has a memorable call that is heard across New Zealand. Although flightless, the brown bird has flown into my heart.  <\/div>\n
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Ever imagine what would happen if a Zebra and a Horse had a baby? Well it would look exactly like an Okapi<\/span>! This interesting looking creature from Africa is a cousin of the Giraffe.<\/p>\n
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Who’s watched the movie Madagascar? Well those funny looking creatures are actually based off of animals found in that country. One being the Aye-Aye<\/span>. This cuddly character from the movie isn’t so cute in person. It is known for the freakish looks that are a combination of a rodent and a monkey. The Aye-Aye is also known for it’s extra long middle finger.<\/p>\n

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Axolotl<\/span> is a slimy salamander found in Mexico. They are used widely as medical lab rats because they can rapidly regenerate any body part. <\/p>\n

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The Baiji<\/span> from China is now considered extinct because humans hunted them to eat. These fun loving animals were also called the ‘River Dolphin’.<\/p>\n

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Now for the most hideous and ugliest creature I have ever seen: The Bolbfish<\/span>. This sea creature is only found where the pressure is very high. Bolbfish don’t even swim! They just hover over the sea floor slurping up whatever food they can.
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Have a good weekend!<\/div>\n
-Meg<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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