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Santa Cruz Mountains | Puma protections could become permanent

To ensure the long-term survival of mountain lions, the California Fish and Game Commission is slated to vote to list the ...

Which Animal Is Known as the Gentle Giant?

Which animal is known as the Gentle Giant? Discover why the elephant holds this title, along with its behaviour, intelligence ...
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A keystone species of Panamanian forests, D. oleifera fruits and seeds are a crucial food source for rainforest animals. (IMAGE)

Also known as the eboe, choibá, tonka bean or almendro, Dipteryx oleifera is native to Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, Colombia, and Ecuador. Its hard wood is used in construction, and it ...