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Animals Animals Animal Facts Habitat Facts Animal Pictures From Laura Klappenbach, your Guide to Animals Welcome to the Animals / Wildlife Newsletter, a twice-weekly newsletter published every Monday and Thursday by About.com's Animals / Wildlife website. For more about animals and wildlife, be sure to stop by the blog, participate in forum discussions, and browse the growing library of animal profiles. How Many Animal Species Inhabit Our Planet? Estimating the number of animal species that inhabit our planet is an exercise in educated guesswork. Find out how scientists go about counting creatures and learn how diverse the various groups of animals alive today really are. See More About:  biodiversity  classification  Mammal of the Day - American Beaver The American beaver is one of two living species of beavers--the other species of beaver is the Eurasian beaver. The American beaver is the world's second largest rodent, only the capybara of South America is larger. See More About:  beavers  mammals  rodents From the Blog - Nesting Birds Avoid Chipmunks Chipmunks don't make good neighbors for ground-nesting birds such as ovenbirds and veeries. Despite their small size and furry charm, chipmunks are predators that readily feed on the eggs and nestlings of bird species they can find within their reach. See More About:  birds  chipmunks  The Life Cycle of a Jellyfish The most recognized image of a jellyfish is that of the adult jellyfish, with its bell-shaped body and long tentacles. But this image is just one of several stages in the life cycle of a jellyfish. Jellyfish progress through a number of forms, including a tiny planula, a small polyp and a pelagic medussa. See More About:  life cycles  invertebrates  jellyfish Animals / Wildlife Ads Animals Zoo Animals Pictures Endangered Species Almost Naked Animals Ocean Fish Species Featured Articles Scientists Declare New Elephant Species 'Invasion Debt' Threatens Wildlife Jellyfish Thrive During Warm Winters Rare Toads Return to Tanzania The Social Lives of Lions Protection Plan for Eastern Chimps   More from About.com Should You Go Back to School? Have you been thinking about resuming your education? These eight questions may help you figure it out. More> 5 Tips for Adult Students Whether it's finding the money or worrying about tests, going back to school can be stressful for adult students. More> This newsletter is written by: Laura Klappenbach Animals Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Animals newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Animal Pictures Plover Pictures Whale Shark Pictures Cnidarian Pictures Advertisement