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South American Bushmaster

Lachesis muta, also known as the Southern American bushmaster or Atlantic bushmaster, is a venomous pit viper species found in South America, as well as the island of Trinidad in the Caribbean. Two subspecies are currently recognized, including the nominate subspecies described here.

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### TV Shows

Secret Life of Predators (2013)The Beauty of Snakes (2003)Absurd Planet (2020)Equator's Wild Secrets (2019)Bindi the Jungle Girl Bushmaster.pngBindi the Jungle Girl (2007-2008)Animal Atlas (2004)Deadly 60 (2012-2020)Nightmares of Nature (1995)Ten Deadliest Snakes with Nigel Marven (2014-2017)Nature's Deadliest Bushmaster.pngNature's Deadliest (2010)Fatal Attractions (2010-2013)
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Julius Csotonyi Discovering Bushmaster.pngThe Complete Guide to Reptiles and Amphibians Bushmaster.png
South American Pilchard

Sardinops is a monotypic genus of sardines of the family Clupeidae. The only member of the genus is Sardinops sagax. It is found in the Indo-Pacific and East Pacific oceans. Its length is up to 40 cm.

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### Films

Atlantis (1991)Oceans (2009)Deep Blue (2003)Earth (2007)A Turtle's Tale 2: Sammy's Escape From Paradise (2012)Magic Arch 3D (2020)Deep (2017)Barbie in a Mermaid Tale (2010)
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The Blue Planet (2001)Sea Monsters (2003)Blue Reef Adventures (1996)The Ocean Mosaic (1999)Ocean Odyssey (2006)The Busy World of Richard Scarry (1994-1997)Wild Africa Sardine.pngWild Africa (2001)

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1000 Things Under The Sea Sardine.pngThe Berenstain Bears Under the Sea Sardine.pngSticker Encyclopedia Ocean Sardine.png
Small-toothed Palm Civet

The small-toothed palm civet, also known as the three-striped palm civet, is a palm civet native to dense forests of Southeast Asia, from the Assam district of India to Indochina and the Malay Peninsula and on Sumatra, Bangka, Java, Borneo, and numerous small nearby islands of Indonesia.

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### TV Shows

The Velvet Claw (1992)Blue's Clues (1996-2004)The Search for the World's Most Secret Animals (1989)
Seymouria

Seymouria is an extinct genus of seymouriamorph from the Early Permian of North America and Europe. Although they were amphibians, Seymouria were well-adapted to life on land, with many reptilian features—so many, in fact, that Seymouria was first thought to be a primitive reptile.

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### TV Shows

Walking with Monsters Seymouria.pngWalking with Monsters (2005)
Shark Encounters

Plunge into the ocean depths with renowned filmmaker and shark expert Michael deGruy as he takes you to the underwater realm of sharks! You'll swim terrifyingly close to see these efficient predators in action, and watch in fear as deGruy re-enacts a shark attack that cost him part of an arm fourteen years earlier. You'll also discover the incredible physical and behavioral diversity of the shark family, from the 7-inch dwarf dog shark to the over 50-foot whale shark. Through spectacular animation, enter a shark's body to learn how it hones in on its prey using its unique sense of electro-reception. And join in the discovery of a gigantic deepwater species known as "Megamouth," with the first ever close-up footage.
Short-Tail Stingray

The short-tail stingray or smooth stingray is a common species of stingray in the family Dasyatidae. It occurs off southern Africa, typically offshore at a depth of 180–480 m, and off southern Australia and New Zealand, from the intertidal zone to a depth of 156 m.

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### TV Shows

Blue Planet II (2017)The Blue Planet (2001)Wild Pacific (2009)Ocean Giants (2011)Life (2009)Planet Earth (2006)Kingdom of the Oceans Short-Tail Stingray.pngKingdom of the Oceans (2011)Spy in the Ocean Short-Tail Stingray.pngSpy in the Ocean (2023)
Snowy Sheathbill

The snowy sheathbill, also known as the greater sheathbill, pale-faced sheathbill, and paddy, is one of two species of sheathbill. It is usually found on the ground. It is the only land bird native to the Antarctic continent.

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### TV Shows

A Robe of White (1972)Penguin Adventure with Nigel Marven (2007)
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A Carolrhoda Nature Watch Book Sheathbill.pngDK Ice Sheatbill.pngThe Frozen Worlds Sheatbill.png
Sinraptor

Sinraptor is a genus of metriacanthosaurid theropod dinosaur from the Late Jurassic. The name Sinraptor comes from the Latin prefix "Sino", meaning Chinese, and "raptor" meaning robber. The specific name dongi honours Dong Zhiming. Despite its name, Sinraptor is not related to dromaeosaurids like Velociraptor.

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### TV Shows

Dinosaur King Sinraptor.pngDinosaur King (2007-2008)Planet Dinosaur Sintraptor.pngPlanet Dinosaur (2011)Dinosaur Revolution (2011)Life on Our Planet (2023)
Siamese Crocodile

The Siamese crocodile is a medium-sized freshwater crocodile native to Indonesia, Brunei, East Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam. The species is critically endangered and already extirpated from many regions.

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Siamese Crocodile Photo.pngPBS Evolution (2001)Wonders of the Monsoon (2014)
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DK The Animal Book Siamese Crocodile.pngNatural History The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth Siamese Crocodile.png
Skorpiovenator

Skorpiovenator is a genus of abelisaurid theropod dinosaur from the Late Cretaceous Huincul Formation of Argentina. It is one of the most complete and informative abelisaurids yet known, described from a nearly complete and articulated skeleton.

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Planet Dinosaur Skorpiovenator.pngPlanet Dinosaur (2011)
Shark Mackerel

The shark mackerel is a species of Spanish mackerel in the scombrid family. Their maximum reported length is 112 cm, and the maximum reported weight is 13.5 kg. This species is sometimes also called the largescaled tunny, large-scaled tunny or salmon mackerel.

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Great Barrier Reef 2012 Mackerel.pngGreat Barrier Reef (2012)
Siamese Tigerfish

The Siamese tigerfish, also known as the Siamese tiger perch, is a critically endangered Asian fish native to the Chao Phraya, Mae Klong and Mekong basins. It has vertical yellow and black stripes running the length of its body. The dorsal fin has a spiny appearance. Siamese tigerfish grow to 40 cm in standard length.
Siren

In Greek mythology, the Sirens were dangerous creatures, who lured nearby sailors with their enchanting music and singing voices to shipwreck on the rocky coast of their island. It is also said that they can even charm the winds. Roman poets placed them on some small islands called Sirenum scopuli.

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Xiaolin Showdown (2003)Popeye's Voyage The Quest for Pappy Siren.pngTmmof sirens by cybereman2099 dexlzms-fullview.jpgThe Marvelous Misadventures of Flapjack
Smalleye Hammerhead

The smalleye hammerhead, also called the golden hammerhead or curry shark, is a small species of hammerhead shark in the family Sphyrnidae. This species is common in the shallow coastal waters of the western Atlantic Ocean, from Venezuela to Uruguay.

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### TV Shows

The Ocean Mosaic (1999)Blue Reef Adventures (1996)
Sonoran Desert

The Sonoran Desert is a desert in North America and ecoregion that covers the northwestern Mexican states of Sonora, Baja California, and Baja California Sur, as well as part of the southwestern United States. It is the hottest desert in both Mexico and the United States. It has an area of 260,000 square kilometers.
Siberian Chipmunk

The Siberian chipmunk or common chipmunk appears across northern Asia from central Russia to China, Korea, and Hokkaidō in northern Japan. Imported from South Korea and introduced in Europe as a pet in the 1960s, it is the only chipmunk found outside North America.

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### Films

The Glacier Fox (1978)One Stormy Night (2005)
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Golden Kamuy (2018)Eyewitness (1994-1997)Japan: Earth's Enchanted Islands (2015)Realms of the Russian Bear (1992)Wild Russia (2008)Lords of Hokkaido (1987)Hokkadio: Garden of the Gods (1999)Leo the Wildlife Ranger (2015)Russia's Wild Tigers (2022)China Nature's Ancient Kingdom (2020)Snow Animals (2018)The Jungle Book Safari Chipmunk.pngThe Jungle Book Safari (2013)Amur: Asia's Amazon (2016)

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My First Animal Picture Dictionary Chipmunk.pngStart To Learn Animals Chipmunk.pngEncyclopedia of Animals A Complete to Animals Chipmunk.pngMy First Animal Board Book Chipmunk.png
Silvertip Shark

The silvertip shark is a large species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, with a fragmented distribution throughout the tropical Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is often encountered around offshore islands and coral reefs, and has been known to dive to a depth of 800 m.

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### Flims

Oceans (2009)Sharkwater Silvertip Shark.pngSharkwater (2006)OceanWorld 3D (2009)Sharks 3D (2004)Coral Reef Adventures Silvertip Shark.pngCoral Reef Adventures (2003)Shark Tale (2004)World Without Sun (1956)Under the Red Sea (1951)
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Life (2009)Nomads of the Wind Silvertip Shark.pngNomads of the Wind (1993)Great Barrier Reef (2012)Blue Reef Adventures 2.0 Silvertip Shark.pngBlue Reef Adventures (1996)The Ocean Mosaic (1999)Kingdom of the Oceans Silvertip Shark.pngKingdom of the Oceans (2011)Ocean's Weirdest Silvertip Shark.pngOcean's Weirdest (2022)Nature's Perfect Partners (2016)Shark Island With Nigel Marven Silvertip Shark.pngShark Island With Nigel Marven (2007)Barney's Barrier Reef Silvertip Shark.pngBarney's Barrier Reef (2010)Adventure Ocean Quest Silvertip Shark.pngAdventure Ocean Quest (2011)

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1000 Things Under the Sea Silvertip Shark.pngOur Wild World Series Silvertip Shark.png
Silky Shark

The silky shark, also known by numerous names such as blackspot shark, grey whaler shark, olive shark, ridgeback shark, sickle shark, sickle-shaped shark and sickle silk shark, is a species of requiem shark, in the family Carcharhinidae, named for the smooth texture of its skin.

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### Flims

Atlantis (1991)Deep Blue (2003)Sharkwater Silky Shark.pngSharkwater (2006)Sharks 3D Silky Shark.pngSharks 3D (2004)Ocean Oasis Silky Shark.pngOcean Oasis (2000)OceanWorld 3D Silky Shark.pngOceanWorld 3D (2009)Wonderful World 3D (2015)
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Hammerhead Silky Shark.pngHammerhead (2004)Eyewitness (1994-1997)South Pacific Silky Shark.pngWild Pacific (2009)The Hunt 2015 Silky Shark.pngThe Hunt (2015)The Blue Planet (2001)Blue Planet II (2017)Blue Reef Adventures (1996)The Ocean Mosaic (1999)Kingdom of the Oceans Silky Shark.pngKingdom of the Oceans (2011)Shark Island With Nigel Marven Silky Shark.pngShark Island With Nigel Marven (2007)

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1000 Things Under the Sea Silky Shark.pngReader's Digest Pathfinders Sharks and Other Sea Creatures Silky Shark.png
Silvery Lutung

The silvery lutung, also known as the silvered leaf monkey or the silvery langur, is an Old World monkey. It is arboreal, living in coastal, mangrove, and riverine forests in Peninsular Malaysia, Sumatra, and Borneo. It is the type of its species group.

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Eyewitness (1994-1997)Cousins (2000)Hutan (1998)Monkey Planet (2014)Clever Monkeys (2008)Equator's Wild Secrets (2019)Expedition Borneo (2007)The Body Changers (2000)Wildest Islands of Indonesia (2016)Thailand: Earth's Tropical Paradise (2017)Mysteries of the Mekong (2017)Secrets of the Elephants (2023)
Sisiutl

The sisiutl is a legendary creature found in many cultures of the Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest Coast, notably the Kwakwakaʼwakw people group. Typically, it is depicted as a double-headed sea serpent. Sometimes, the symbol features an additional central face of a supernatural being. The sisuitl features prominently in Pacific Northwest art, dances and songs. The sisuitl is closely associated with shamans because both are seen as mediators between the natural and supernatural worlds.
Sharks and Predators of the Deep

The seas, oceans and rivers of the world are one of the last great wild frontiers. Here, gigantic herbivores and voracious predators make their homes. From the deadly great white shark to the legendary giant squid, Sharks & Predators of the Deep takes the reader on a journey into a strange and little-known world. Featuring more than 80 of the world's scariest under water creatures, this reference has colour artwork accompanied by easy-to-follow text, locator maps and information boxes designed to enhance the learning experience.

## Fishes

Giant Oceanic Manta RaySpotted Eagle RayBull SharkTiger SharkBluespotted Ribbontail RayAtlantic WolffishReef StonefishTasselled Wobbegong
Shunosaurus

Shunosaurus, meaning "shu lizard", is a genus of sauropod dinosaur from Late Jurassic beds in Sichuan Province in China, approximately 159±2 million years ago. The name derives from "Shu", an ancient name for the Sichuan province.

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Dinosaur King Shunosaurus.pngDinosaur King (2007-2008)Dinosaur Revolution (2011)

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Pocket Genius Dinosaurs Shunosaurus.pngThe Kingfisher Dinosaur Encyclopedia Shunosaurus.png
Siberian Ibex

The Siberian ibex, also known as the Altai ibex or Gobi ibex, is a species of ibex that lives in central Asia. It has traditionally been treated as a subspecies of the Alpine ibex, and whether it is specifically distinct from other ibex is still not entirely clear.

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Land of the Tiger (1997)Realms of the Russian Bear (1992)Mountains of the Snow Leopard (1994)The Search for the World's Most Secret Animals (1989)Wild Mongolia: Land of Extremes (2019)Into The Wild India (2018)Life on Our Planet Ibex.pngLife on Our Planet (2023)
Snowy Egret

The snowy egret is a small white heron. The genus name comes from Provençal French for the little egret, aigrette, which is a diminutive of aigron, 'heron'. The species name thula is the Araucano term for the black-necked swan, applied to this species in error by Chilean naturalist Juan Ignacio Molina in 1782.

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### Films

Jungle Cat (1960)Deep in the Heart (2022)The Animal World (1956)The Last of the Curlews (1972)Arlo The Alligator Boy (2021)Rio 2 (2014)Leo (2023)
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The Casagrandes (2019-2022)Amazing Animals (1996-1999)Really Wild Animals (1993-1998)Bill Nye the Science Guy (1993-1998)Land of the Eagle (1991)North America (2013)Pantanal: Prairie of Great Waters (1986)Path of the Rain God (1985)The Everglades Rain Machine (1989)Wildlife on One (1977-2005)Everglades: To Hell and Back (1999)Wild America (1982-1994)Springs Eternal: Florida's Fountain of Youth (2000)Ibera: Land of the Shining Waters (1993)A Celebration of Birds (1991)A Sea Otter Story: Warm Hearts and Cold Water (1994)America's National Parks (2011)Colombia: Wild and Free (2022)Land of the Anaconda (1998)America the Beautiful (2022)Secrets of the Swamp (1997)Birdwatch from Florida (1986)Lost Worlds, Vanished Lives (1989)Swamp Alligator (2004)Florida Untamed (2014)Wild Swamplands (2013)Aerial America (2010-2019)Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1968-2001)

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Illustrated Encyclopedia Of Birds Snowy Egret.pngDK Handbook Birds of Texas Snowy Egret.png
Sharkwater

Arguing that sharks are misunderstood as dangerous creatures, biologist Rob Stewart travels to the Galapagos Islands, Costa Rica and other places where the animals can be found. Underwater, he feeds sharks to demonstrate their fundamentally nonviolent nature. With 90 percent of the shark population destroyed by indiscriminate hunting, Stewart joins forces with conservationist Paul Watson to fight poachers who illegally kill the animals for their fins and sell the meat to the Taiwanese Mafia.
Siberian Rubythroat

The Siberian rubythroat is a small passerine bird first described by Peter Simon Pallas in 1776. It was formerly classed as a member of the thrush family, Turdidae, but is now more generally considered to be an Old World flycatcher of the family Muscicapidae.

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Eyewitness Travel Thailand Rubythroat.png
Small-Spotted Catshark

The small-spotted catshark, also known as the sandy dogfish, lesser-spotted dogfish, rough-hound or morgay, is a catshark of the family Scyliorhinidae.

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Ocean Origins Dogfish.pngOcean Origins (2001)
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Life on Earth (1979)The Blue Planet (2001)Eyewitness (1994-1997)The Jungle Book Safari Dogfish.pngThe Jungle Book Safari (2013)
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Shark and Other Sea Creatures Dictionary Dogfish.pngBig and Little Dogfish.png1000 Things Under the Sea Spotted Dogfish.pngMacmillan Animal Encyclopedia for Children Dogfish.pngDK The Animal Book Dogfish.pngDK Eyewitness Books Fish Dogfish.pngWildlife Fact File Dogfish.pngDK Eyewonder Ocean Dogfish.pngDK Eyewonder Shark Catshark.pngRead and Wonder Big Animals Catshark.pngStrange and Wonderful Dogfish.pngEnciclopedia De Animales De Mar Catshark.png
Slide-Rock Bolter

The **Slide-Rock Bolter** (*Macrostoma saxiperrumptus*) is a bizarre creature & Fearsome Critter recounted by the lumberjacks of North America during the 19th and early 20th centuries. It is believed to live in the mountains of Colorado, but only on mountains where the slope is at an angle greater than 45 degrees. It has an immense head, small eyes, and a large mouth which is similar to a sculpin. Its tail ends in a fluke like a dolphin, with enormous grab-hooks.
Shark Island With Nigel Marven

Nigel Marven has heard of an uninhabited island 300 miles off the coast of Central America where it's said that there are more sharks than anywhere else on earth.Intrigued by these top predators since he was achild, Nigel sets out to Cocos Island -which he nicknames "Shark Island" -in the Pacific Ocean.
Short-tailed Shearwater

The short-tailed shearwater or slender-billed shearwater, also called yolla or moonbird, and commonly known as the muttonbird in Australia, is the most abundant seabird species in Australian waters, and is one of the few Australian native birds in which the chicks are commercially harvested.

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Junior Encyclopedia of Australian Sealife Shearwater.png
Slender Snipe Eel

The slender snipe eel, also known as the deep sea duck, is a fish that can weigh only a few ounces, yet reach 5 feet or 1.5 m in length. Features include a bird-like beak with curving tips, covered with tiny hooked teeth, which they use to sweep through the water to catch shrimp and other crustaceans.

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The Berenstain Bears Under the Sea Snipe Eel.pngShark and Other Sea Creatures Dictionary Snipe Eel.pngDown, Down, Down A Journey to the Bottom of the Sea Snipe Eel.png100 Facts Deep Ocean Snipe Eel.png1000 Things Under the Sea Snipe Eel.pngSharks and Other Monsters of the Deep Snipe Eel.png
Siberian Tiger

The Siberian tiger or Amur tiger is a tiger from a specific population of the Panthera tigris tigris subspecies native to the Russian Far East, Northeast China, and possibly North Korea. It once ranged throughout the Korean Peninsula, north China, and eastern Mongolia.

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### TV Shows

Jim Henson's The Animal Show (1994-1998)Zoboomafoo (1999-2001)World's Deadliest Animals Siberian Tiger.pngWorld's Deadliest Animals (2008)Disney's Magical World of Animals (1998)Animal Face Off [2004]Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies [2007-2008]
Shachihoko

A ***Shachihoko*** (鯱・鯱鉾) – or simply ***Shachi*** (鯱) – is a sea monster in Japanese folklore with the head of a tiger and the body of a carp covered entirely in black or grey scales. According to the tale, Shachihoko lives in the cold northern ocean. Its broad fin and tails always point up toward heaven, and its dorsal fins have numerous sharp spikes. It can swallow a massive amount of water and hold it in its belly, as well as summon clouds and control the rain. Although believed to come from the sea, they are often constructed high on the roof standing upside down.
Sora

The sora is a small waterbird of the rail family Rallidae, sometimes also referred to as the sora rail or sora crake, that occurs throughout much of North America. The genus name Porzana is derived from Venetian terms for small rails, and the specific carolina refers to the Carolina Colony.

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### TV Shows

Invasion of the Giant Pythons: Florida with Nigel Marven (2009)
South American Grey Fox

The South American gray fox, also known as the Patagonian fox, the chilla or the gray zorro, is a species of Lycalopex, the "false" foxes. It is endemic to the southern part of South America.

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### TV Shows

Water Life (2009)Andes to Amazon (2000)Earthflight (2012)Puma: Lion of the Andes (1996)Treasure of the Andes (1993)The Wild Andes (2018)Andes: The Dragon's Back (2004)Flying with Condors (2005)Wild Argentina (2017)Shadow of the Condor (1993)Wild Chile (2018)In the Land of the Llamas (1990)Wild Faces of the Andes (2011)Wild Patagonia (2015)Wildest South America (1998)Puma! (2012)Wild Latam (2020)
Shonisaurus

Shonisaurus is a very large genus of ichthyosaur. At least 37 incomplete fossil specimens of the marine reptile have been found in the Luning Formation of Nevada, USA. This formation dates to the late Carnian age of the late Triassic period, about 237–227 million years ago.

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Giants of Land, Sea and Air, Past and Present Shonisaurus.pngExtraordinary Dinosaurs and Other Prehistoric Life Visual Encyclopedia Shonisaurus.pngThe Usborne Big Book of Big Dinosaurs Shonisaurus.png
South Andean Deer

The south Andean deer, also known as the southern guemal, Chilean huemul or güemul, is an endangered species of deer native to the mountains of Argentina and Chile. It is one of two mid-sized deer in the Hippocamelus genus and ranges across the high mountainsides and cold valleys of the Andes.

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### TV Shows

The Flight of the Condor (1982)Shadow of the Condor (1993)
Song Thrush

The song thrush is a thrush that breeds with one another across the West Palearctic. It has brown upper-parts and black-spotted cream or buff underparts and has three recognised subspecies. Its distinctive song, which has repeated musical phrases, has frequently been referred to in poetry.

## Vocalisation

Like it's namesake, the song thrush is known for its lovely song. It has a short, sharp *tsip* call, replaced on migration by a thin high *seep*, similar to the redwing's call but shorter. The alarm call is a *chook-chook* becoming shorter and more strident with increasing danger. The male's song, given from trees, rooftops or other elevated perches, is a loud clear run of musical phrases, repeated two to four times, *filip filip filip codidio codidio quitquiquit tittit tittit tereret tereret tereret*, and interspersed with grating notes and mimicry.

An individual male may have a repertoire of more than 100 phrases, many copied from its parents and neighbouring birds. Mimicry may include the imitation of man-made items like telephones, and the song thrush will also repeat the calls of captive birds.

## Habitat

Song thrushes are commonly found where there are trees and bushes. Such areas include parks, gardens, coniferous and deciduous woodland and hedgerows all over Great Britian. Song thrushes were introduced New Zealand and Australia where they quickly prospered although they damage commercial fruit crops.

The song thrush typically nests in forest with good undergrowth and nearby more open areas, and in western Europe also uses gardens and parks. In intensively farmed areas where agricultural practices appear to have made cropped land unsuitable, gardens are an important breeding habitat.

## Diet

The song thrush is omnivious eating a wide range of food from berries to insects. It is particularly fond of snails; it often uses a favorite stone as an "anvil" on which to break the shell of the snail before extracting the soft body and invariably wiping it on the ground before consumption

## Gallery

### Films

Seasons (2015)Earth (2007)Shrek the Third (2007)The Hobbit (1977)Tarka the Otter (1979)
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Peter Rabbit (2012)Redwall (1999-2002)Amazing Animals (1996-1999)The Life of Birds (1998)Living Britain (1999)Weird Nature (2002)The Discovery of Animal Behaviour (1982)Wild Wood (2004)The Secret Garden (1997)The Lost Lands of Scilly (1998)Wye: Voices from the Valley (2007)The Private Life of Plants (1995)Savage Garden (1997)Wild Tales from The Farm (2020)Jim Henson's Animal Show [1994-1998]
South American Sea Lion

The South American sea lion, also called the Southern Sea Lion and the Patagonian sea lion, is a sea lion found on the Ecuadorian, Peruvian, Chilean, Falkland Islands, Argentinean, Uruguayan, and Southern Brazilian coasts. It is the only member of the genus Otaria.

## Gallery

### Films

Deep Blue (2003)Oceans (2009)Diving Deep The Life And Times Of Mike Degruy South American Sea Lion.pngDiving Deep:The Life And Times Of Mike Degruy (2019)Why Dogs Smile and Chimpanzees Cry (1999)
### TV Shows

Really Wild Animals (1993-1998)Water Life (2009)The Blue Planet (2001)The Trials of Life (1990)Andes to Amazon (2000)The Flight of the Condor (1982)The Discovery of Animal Behaviour (1982)The Mating Game (2021)Our Great National Parks (2022)The Wild Shores of Patagonia (1991)Secret of the Whales (2021)Paracas and the Billion Dollar Birds (1997)Andes: The Dragon's Back (2004)Penguins: Spy in the Huddle (2013)Killer Whales: Wolves of the Sea (1994)Riddle of the Right Whale (1999)Wildlife on One (1977-2005)Penguin Islands (1980)Wild Argentina (2017)Shadow of the Condor (1993)Jump for Joy (1975)Wild Chile (2018)Epic Predator Fails (2015)Untamed Americas (2012)Antarctica: Tales from the End of the World (2018)Super/Natural (2022)The Nature of Sex (1993)Kingdom of the Oceans (2010)Wild Peru (2018)Marine Mammals (1998)Wildest Islands (2012)Atlantic: The Wildest Ocean on Earth (2015)Ocean's Weirdest (2022)Wild Faces of the Andes (2011)Wild Patagonia (2015)Falklands Summer (1981)Wild 24 (2016)South America's Weirdest Animals (2020)Serious Ocean Sea Lion.pngSerious Ocean (2008)The Dark: Nature's Nighttime World (2012)Eden at the End of the World Sea Lion.pngEden at the End of the World (2008)Wild Latam (2020)Planet Earth III (2023)Incredible Animal Journeys Southern Sea Lion.pngIncredible Animal Journeys (2023)

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Big Book of Big Sea Creatures South American Sea Lion.pngNatural History The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth South American Sea Lion.pngAnimal The Definitive Visual Guide South American Sea Lion.pngEyewitness Travel Argentina Sea Lion.pngJacques Perrin Presents Oceans Southern Sea Lion.pngMaps of the World's Oceans Southern Sea Lion.png
Sharks and Predators of the Deep Animals Alphabet

## A-M

Alligator Snapping TurtleBlack-Banded Sea KraitBull SharkCaribbean Reef SharkCommon Snapping TurtleCookiecutter SharkGreat BarracudaGreat HammerheadGreat White SharkGrey Reef SharkMatamataMegamouth Shark
## N-Z

Tiger SharkYellow-lipped Sea KraitPacific AngelsharkPelican EelPacific HagfishSaltwater CrocodileSand Tiger SharkSea LampreyShortfin Mako SharkTasselled WobbegongWhale Shark
Snake Mackerel

The snake mackerel is the sole species of fish in the monotypic genus Gempylus, belonging to the family Gempylidae. It is found worldwide in tropical and subtropical oceans between the latitudes of 42°N and 40°S; adults are known to stray into temperate waters. It is found to a depth of 600 meters.

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Strange Creatures of the Sea Coloring Book Snake Mackerel.png
Silvery-cheeked Hornbill

The silvery-cheeked hornbill is a large species of hornbill found in Africa. Silvery-cheeked hornbills are residents of the tall evergreen forests of East Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa.

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Amazing Animals (1996-1999)Last Feast of the Crocodiles (1996)Extreme Africa (2015)The Enchanted Forest of the Pygmy Hippopotamus (1998)
Sooty Shearwater

The sooty shearwater is a medium-large shearwater in the seabird family Procellariidae. Ardenna was first used to refer to a seabird by Italian naturalist Ulisse Aldrovandi in 1603, and grisea is medieval Latin for "grey".

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### TV Shows

A Perfect Planet (2021)Planet Earth II (2016)Mutant Planet (2010-2014)Ocean's Weirdest (2022)Australia's Ocean Odyssey (2020)Our Planet II (2023)Giant Creepy Crawlies with Nigel Marven Shearwater.pngGiant Creepy Crawlies with Nigel Marven (2001)
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DK Handbook Birds of New England Shearwater.pngThe Fascinating Secrets of Oceans and Islands Shearwater.pngDK Handbook Birds of Texas Shearwater.png
Shoebill

The **shoebill** also known as whalehead, whale-headed stork, or shoe-billed stork, is a very large stork-like bird. It derives its name from its enormous shoe-shaped bill. It has a somewhat stork-like overall form and has previously been classified with the storks in the order Ciconiiformes based on this morphology.

## Gallery

### Films

King Elephant (1971)Fantasia 2000 (1999)Robin Hood (1973)For-the-birds-disneyscreencaps.com-161.jpgPixar Shorts: For the Birds (2000)
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Really Wild Animals (1993-1998)Jim Henson's The Animal Show (1994-1998)Shirokuma Cafe (2012-2013)HouseBroken (2021-)Africa (2013)The Life of Birds (1998)Wild Africa (2001)Life on Earth (1979)Congo (2001)Adventure Beast (2021)Earth's Great Rivers (2019)Leo the Wildlife Ranger (2015)Almost a Dodo (1992)Wild Congo (2014)Virunga: The Heart of Africa (1996)Deadly Game (2016)Mutant Planet (2010-2014)Barbapapa: One Big Happy Family! (2017)Barbapapa: Around The World (1999)Animal All Stars (2012)Africa's Hidden Wonders (2020)Africa River Wild (2016)The Parenthood Game (1976)Wild Nile (2014)Wild 24 (2016)Wildest Africa (2012)Andy's Safari Adventures Shoebill.pngAndy's Safari Adventures (2018)Animal Strategies (2004)Mama Mirabelle's Home Movies [2007-2008]
Snoligoster

The **Snoligoster** (*Dorsohastatus caudirotula*) is a long amphibious creature from lumberjack folklore of North America, known as a fearsome critter. It dwells in swamps in the south, but it is especially common around Lake Okeechobee, Florida. The Snoligoster will eat any meat, but it prefers human flesh. When it catches someone, it will use its tail to toss the unfortunate victim onto the spike on its back (it will store the carcasses on its spike until it is hungry). Once it is ready to eat, it will drill a hole in the ground with its propeller tail, and scrape the bodies off of its spike into the hole. It will then proceed to grind the unlucky victims into a pulp, and then inhale and/or drink them. Sometimes the Snoligoster will just use its tail as a club to batter targets too evasive to stab.
Shovel-nosed Tree Frog

Triprion spatulatus is a species of frog in the family Hylidae. It is endemic to the Pacific lowlands of western Mexico between the Sinaloa and Oaxaca states. It is known by several common names: shovel-headed treefrog, Mexican shovel-headed treefrog, shovel-nosed tree frog, and shovelhead treefrog.

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Sinornithoides

Sinornithoides is a genus of troodontid theropod dinosaurs containing the single species Sinornithoides youngi. S. youngi lived during the Early Cretaceous. It measured approximately one meter long. It lived in Inner Mongolia, China, and probably ate invertebrates and other small prey.

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Snake Pipefish

The snake pipefish is a species of pipefish, from the family Syngnathidae, native to the northeastern Atlantic Ocean where they are generally found amongst algae close in to shore. It is the largest species of pipefish recorded in European waters and has spread into arctic waters in the early 2000s.

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Snowshoe Hare

The snowshoe hare, also called the varying hare, or snowshoe rabbit, is a species of hare found in North America. It has the name "snowshoe" because of the large size of its hind feet. The animal's feet prevent it from sinking into the snow when it hops and walks.

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Wild America (1997)Brother Bear (2003)The Fox and the Hound (1981)Balto (1995)Arctic Dogs (2019)Noah's Ark (1959)Never Cry Wolf (1983)White Fang (1991)White Wilderness (1958)Perri (1957)The Call of the Wild (2020)The Predators (1976)Great Escapes (1994)Nikki: Wild Dog of the North (1961)The Last of the Curlews (1972)Bears 2014 Hare.pngBears (2014)The Owl That Didn't Give A Hoot (1968)Bigfoot Family (2020)
### TV Shows

Wild Kratts (2011-)The Cat in the Hat Knows A Lot About That! (2010)Time Squad (2001-2003)Silverwing (2003)Gravity Falls (2012-2016)The Creature Cases (2022)Go, Diego, Go! (2005-2011)Plum Landing (2015)Lassie's Rescue Rangers (1972-1973)Happily Ever After Fairy Tales for Every Child (1995-2000)Amazing Animals (1996-1999)Kratts' Creatures (1996)Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom ClassicsLife in Color (2021)Seven Worlds, One Planet (2019)Land of the Eagle (1991)Life (2009)Growing Up Animal (2021)Super Cats (2018)Canada: A Year in the Wild (2018)The Wild Canadian Year (2017)Wild America (1982-1994)Cougar: Ghost of the Rockies (1993)The Killer Cats (1989)Wild River No More (1993)Land of Lost Monsters (2004)How Nature Works (2012)Molly of Denali (2019)Earth's Great Rivers (2018)Yellowstone on Fire (1990)Walking with Ghosts (2004)Spongebob SquarePants (1999-present)Super/Natural (2022)Aspen: Dancer on the Wind (1986)The Great Cover-Up: Animal Camouflage (1988)Where Do Animals Go In Winter? (1988)Canada: Surviving the Wild North (2022)Darkwoods: Where Nature Survives (2018)Wild Animal Baby Explorers (2010-2012)America's Wild Border: Northern Exposure (2020)Wildest Arctic (2012)Snow Animals (2018)Alaska: A Year in the Wild (2017)Earth: The Nature of Our Planet (2018)Our Planet II (2023)Jim Henson's Animal Show [1994-1998]
Silky Anteater

The silky anteater, also known as the pygmy anteater, has traditionally been considered a single species of anteater, Cyclopes didactylus, in the genus Cyclopes, the only living genus in the family Cyclopedidae. Found in southern Mexico, and Central and South America, it is the smallest of all known anteaters.

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Amazing Animals (1996-1999)The Magic School Bus (1994-1997)Wild Caribbean (2007)Life on Earth (1979)Spirits of the Jaguar (1996)Uncharted Amazon (2015)Vampires, Devilbirds and Spirits (1993)Jim Henson's The Animal Show (1994-1998)Life and Death in Paradise Silky Anteater.pngLife and Death in Paradise (2016)Amazon Claws (2005)Nick Baker's Weird Creatures (2007-2009)
Sheepshead

Archosargus probatocephalus, the sheepshead, is a marine fish that grows to 76 cm, but commonly reaches 30 to 50 cm. It is deep and compressed in body shape, with five or six dark bars on the side of the body over a gray background. It has sharp dorsal spines.

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Shark Tale (2004)Children of the Sea Sheepshead.pngChildren of the Sea (2019)Oceans (2009)
Sixblotch Hind

***Cephalopholis sexmaculata***, **sixblotch hind**, **freckled cod**, **freckled rock-cod**, **sixband cod**, **six-banded rockcod**, **sixband rockcod** or **sixspot rockcod** is a species of marine ray-finned fish, a grouper from the subfamily Epinephelinae which is in the family Serranidae which also includes the anthias and sea basses. This fish occurs throughout the Indo-Pacific region.
Southern Sand Octopus

Octopus kaurna, also known as the southern sand octopus, is an octopus native to the waters around the Great Australian Bight and Tasmania. It has an arm span of up to 50 cm with long, unusually thin tentacles joined at the base by webbing and studded with small suckers.

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The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea (2000)
Seychelles Leaf Insect

Pulchriphyllium bioculatum, Seychelles leaf insect, Javanese leaf insect, or Gray's leaf insect, is a leaf insect of the family Phylliidae native to tropical Asia as well as Madagascar, Mauritius and the Seychelles. It was first described by George Robert Gray in 1832 and was the first phasmid he discovered.
Siberian Jay

The Siberian jay is a small jay with a widespread distribution within the coniferous forests in North Eurasia. It has grey-brown plumage with a darker brown crown and a paler throat. It is rusty-red in a panel near the wing-bend, on the undertail coverts and on the sides of the tail. The sexes are similar.

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Realms of the Russian Bear (1992)Superbirds The Secret Life of Tits Jay.pngSuperbirds: The Secret Lives of Tits (2022)
Sewer Alligator

Sewer Alligators are said to be alligators living in the sewers. Those who disagree regard them as urban legends, despite the fact that many alligators have been unearthed. They're sometimes mistaken for pets who were dumped in the sewage after they grew too huge. They have been found in states where alligators are numerous, such as Florida, and have been recorded in New York City and other popular cities. The first reports of sewer alligators came from the late 1920s and early 1930s.
Siberian Husky

The Siberian husky is a graceful, athletic dog with high endurance and an eagerness to work. This friendly dog breed, which originated in Northeast Asia as a sled dog, has a vivacious and mischievous personality. Though these are high-energy and sometimes intense dogs, huskies can be affectionate and gentle when given proper care. They were brought to America through Alaska.

If you have an active household and plenty of time to dedicate to your dog, then this might be the dog for you. With proper care and attention, the Siberian husky can make a wonderful companion. This breed can also get along well with children as long as the dog is properly trained and socialized.

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Iron Will (1994)Eight Below (2006)Wolf Fang (2018)Balto (1995)Arctic Dogs (2019)The Simpsons Movie (2007)Snow 2: Brain Freeze (2008)Alaska: Spirit of the Wild (1997)Snow Buddies (2008)
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Ginga: Nagareboshi Gin (1986)Ginga Densetsu Weed (2005-2006)Kuroko's Basketball (2012-2015)Molly of Denali (2019)Grandmaster of Demonic Cultivation (2018)The Untamed (2019)Hero 108 [2010-2012]
Song of The Sea

***Song of the Sea*** (Irish: *Amhrán na Mara*) is a 2014 animated fantasy film directed and co-produced by Tomm Moore, co-produced by Ross Murray, Paul Young, Stephen Roelants, Serge and Marc Ume, Isabelle Truc, Clement Calvet, Jeremie Fajner, Frederik Villumsen, and Claus Toksvig Kjaer, and written by Will Collins from Moore's story. An international co-production between the Republic of Ireland, Belgium, Denmark, France and Luxembourg, it is the second feature film by Cartoon Saloon. The film is the second installment in Moore's "Irish Folklore Trilogy", following his previous film *The Secret of Kells* (2009) and preceding the film *Wolfwalkers* (2020). It is also the only one to be set in contemporary times, as the previously mentioned two movies take place during the Middle Ages and the 17th century respectively.
Spiny Red Gurnard

The spiny red gurnard is a species of searobin native to the northwestern Pacific Ocean where they occur at depths of from 25 to 615 metres. This species grows to a length of 40 centimetres TL. This species is of commercial importance as a food fish.

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Help! I'm a Fish / A Fish Tale (2000)Shark Tale (2004)
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Amazing Animals (1996-1999)Jim Henson's The Animal Show [1994-1998]
Sloane's Viperfish

Sloane's viperfish, Chauliodus sloani, is a predatory, mesopelagic dragonfish found in deep-pelagic waters across the world. The species was first described by German scientists Marcus Elieser Bloch and Johann Gottlob Schneider in their 1801 book Systema ichthyologiae: iconibus CX illustratum, volume 1.

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The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)Life That Glows Viperfish.pngLife That Glows (2016)Shark Tale (2004)Deep (2017)
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Amazing Animals (1996-1999)The Hunt (2015)Natural World Viperfish.pngNatural World (1983-2020)The Blue Planet (2001)Life on Earth Viperfish.pngLife on Earth (1979)SloanViperFish.jpg
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1000 Things Under the Sea Viperfish.pngShark and Other Sea Creatures Dictionary Viperfish.pngSharks and Predators of the Deep Viperfish.pngVisual Dictionary Animals Viperfish.pngDK The Animal Book Viperfish.pngNatural History The Ultimate Visual Guide to Everything on Earth Viperfish.pngThe Berenstain Bears Under the Sea Viperfish.pngDK Eyewitness Books Ocean Viperfish.pngSuper Shark Encyclopedia Viperfish.pngMy First Book of Animals Viperfish.pngThe Usborne First Encyclopedia of Seas and Oceans Viperfish.pngEncyclopedia Of Awesome Oceans Viperfish.pngStrange Creatures by David Peters Viperfish.pngSharks and Other Monsters of the Deep Viperfish.pngReader's Digest Pathfinders Sharks and Other Sea Creatures Viperfish.pngWildlife Fact File Viperfish.pngNature Company Discoveries Libraries Under the Sea Viperfish.pngUnder the Ocean Viperfish.pngSmithsonian Knowledge Encyclopedia Ocean Viperfish.pngDisney Learning Sea Creatures Sharks and Their Friends Viperfish.pngDK Eyewonder Ocean Viperfish.pngSee Under the Sea Viperfish.pngStrange Creatures of the Sea Coloring Book Viperfish.pngCamilla de la Bedoyere Creatures of the Deep Viperfish.pngAtlas of Ocean Adventures Viperfish.png100 Things You Should Know About Oceans Viperfish.pngEnciclopedia De Animales De Mar Viperfish.pngMy First 1000 Animals Viperfish.pngSticker Encyclopedia Ocean Viperfish.png
Sharks of Hawaii

**Nearly 40 species of shark live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks**. Nearly 40 species of shark live in the warm waters of Hawaii's volcanic islands, including white tip reef sharks, Galapagos sharks and tiger sharks.
Smithsonian Wildlife of the World

Experience the full force of nature with this stunning visual encyclopaedia celebrating the world's most wonderful wildlife.With an inspiring foreword by leading naturalist and wildlife photographer Chris Packham, this epic adventure takes you across the continents to meet all creatures big and small.
Shovelnose Guitarfish

The shovelnose guitarfish, Rhinobatos productus, is a ray in the family Rhinobatidae. It becomes mature at an estimated seven to eight years old. Males are between 90 and 100 cm long, while females are around 99 cm at that age.

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Southern Lapwing

The southern lapwing is a wader in the order Charadriiformes. It is a common and widespread resident throughout South America, except in densely forested regions, the higher parts of the Andes and the arid coast of a large part of western South America.

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Amazing Animals (1996-1999)The Living Planet (1984)Treasure of the Andes (1993)South America's Weirdest Animals (2020)
South American Coati

The South American coati, also known as the ring-tailed coati, and called quati in Portuguese, is a coati species and a member of the raccoon family, found in the tropical and subtropical parts of South America. An adult generally weighs from 2–7.2 kg and is 85–113 cm long, with half of that being its tail.

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Fierce Creatures (1997)Amazon (1997)Encanto (2021)Stardust (2007)Wild Witch (2018)Amazonia (2013)
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Go, Diego, Go! (2005-2011)Adventure Beast (2021)Elinor Wonders Why (2020)Schoolhouse Rock! (1973)Seven Worlds, One Planet (2019)The Life of Mammals (2002)Wild Caribbean (2007)Andes to Amazon (2000)Life (2009)Wild Brazil (2014)Pantanal: Prairie of Great Waters (1986)Jet Set Wildlife (1984)Andes: The Dragon's Back (2004)Stalking the Jaguar (2006)Hotel Armadillo (2017)The Falls of Iguacu (2006)Candamo: Journey Beyond Hell (2000)Walking with Dinosaurs (1999)Jungle River (1995)Secret Brazil (2012)The Really Wild Show (1986-2006)Wild Untamed Brazil (2014)Barbapapa: Around The World (1999)Jaguars: Brazil's Supercats (2017)72 Cute Animals (2016)Pantanal: Sea of Grass (2000)Parrots' Paradise (2007)Wildest Latin America (2012)Animal Park Summer Special (2016)Earth: The Nature of Our Planet (2018)Destination: Wild: Colombia (2015)Amazing Animal Friends (2020)The Jungle Book Safari Coati.pngThe Jungle Book Safari (2013)Monkeys on the Edge (1990)Baby Animals in the Wild South American Coati.pngBaby Animals in the Wild (2015)Deadly Top 10 Coati.pngDeadly Top 10 (2011)Jim Henson's The Animal Show (1994-1998)Andy's Safari Adventures Coati.pngAndy's Safari Adventures (2018)Toadskin Spell (1994)Life on Our Planet (2023)
Socotra Cormorant

The Socotra cormorant is a threatened species of cormorant that is endemic to the Persian Gulf and the south-east coast of the Arabian Peninsula. It is also sometimes known as the Socotran cormorant or, more rarely, as the Socotra shag. Individuals occasionally migrate as far west as the Red Sea coast.

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Our Planet (2019)Planet Earth (2006)Survival of the Fittest: A Natural History of Sport (1995)
Smew

The smew is a species of duck, and is the only living member of the genus Mergellus. Mergellus is a diminutive of Mergus and albellus is from Latin albus "white". This genus is closely related to Mergus and is sometimes included in it, though it might be closer to the goldeneyes.

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The Trials of Life (1990)Tough Ducks (1998)
Regal Tang

Paracanthurus hepatus is a species of Indo-Pacific surgeonfish. A popular fish in marine aquaria, it is the only member of the genus Paracanthurus.

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Oceans (2009)Finding Nemo (2003)The Little Mermaid (1989)Shark Tale (2004)The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie (2004)SeeFood (2011)Children of the Sea (2019)Barbie in a Mermaid Tale (2010)The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run (2020)
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Barney Regal Tang.pngPeppa Pig 2.0 Regal Tang.pngPeppa Pig (2004-)Baby Genius Regal Tang.pngSpongeBob SquarePants (1999-present)The Coral Triangle (1988)Kingdom of the Oceans (2011)Animal Atlas (2004)Barney's Barrier Reef Regal Tang.pngBarney's Barrier Reef (2010)Shiroi Suna no Aquatope Regal Tang.pngThe Aquatope on White Sand (2021)
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Sivatherium

Sivatherium is an extinct genus of giraffids that ranged throughout Africa to the Indian subcontinent. The species Sivatherium giganteum is, by weight, one of the largest giraffid known, and also one of the largest ruminants of all time.

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Siats

Siats is an extinct genus of large theropod dinosaur known from the Late Cretaceous Cedar Mountain Formation of Utah, United States. It contains a single species, Siats meekerorum. It was initially classified as a megaraptoran, a clade of large theropods with very controversial relationships.

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T-Rex An Evolutionary Journey Siats.pngT-Rex: An Evolutionary Journey (2017)
Sheepsquatch

**Sheepsquatch**, also known as the "White Thing", is a woolly-haired cryptid reported across numerous counties in **West Virginia**, predominantly within the southwestern region of the state. The counties with the most sightings are Boone, Kanawha, Putnam and Mason, with a surge in sightings taking place in Boone County during the mid-1990s.