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Is The Humuhumunukunukuapua A Aggressive?

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A member of the Balistidae family, the humuhumunukunukuapua’a may be on the smaller side, but it’s notorious for its aggressive behavior. What does Humuhumunukunukuapua a mean in English? The reef triggerfish (Rhinecanthus rectangulus), also known as the rectangular triggerfish , wedgetail triggerfish or by its Hawaiian name humuhumunukunukuāpuaʻa (pronounced [ˈhumuˈhumuˈnukuˈnukuˈwaːpuˈwɐʔə], meaning ‘ triggerfish with a … Read more

Is The Madagascar Serpent Eagle Extinct?

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This species was believed to be extinct , with the last confirmed sighting being from 1930. However, sightings in 1977 and 1988 led to hope for the species’ rediscovery. It was rediscovered in 1993 by the Peregrine Fund. What does a serpent eagle look like? This medium-large, dark brown eagle is stocky, with rounded wings … Read more