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Also Known As	polar • northern breed

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The “barking bird dog”

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The bearded vulture (Gypaetus barbatus) is seen in Switzerland on December 2024

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Lion (panthera leo)

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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

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Shiba inu. A young Shiba inu dog called an Ebi a spitz breed dog from Japan. Similar in appearance to the Akita dog. Canine, Purebred

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Bulldog; dog

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Dog playing and chasing ball. (pet; canine; domestic animal)

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Mute swan with cygnet. (birds)

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