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National Museum of Natural History: Where Do Mammals Live?: Hyena
A brief illustrated overview of the hyena explains why this animal is such a successful dry-weather scavenger.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Where Do Mammals Live?: Wildebeest
Brief illustrated overview of the wildebeest and an accompanying video demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and digest tough African grasses.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Hall of Mammals: Sika
Brief illustrated overview of the sika deer and an accompanying video demonstrate the physical adaptations that allow this animal to eat and use its voice to attract females.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Arctic Fox
This site takes a brief look at the Arctic Fox, focusing on this animal's adaptations to the harsh climate of its environment.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Arctic Studies Center: Killer Whales
This site provides a very brief overview of the orca or "killer whale."
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A View on Cities: Washington: National Museum of Natural History
National Museum of Natural History (Washington)