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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 weekly newsletter published every 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. Pinnipeds Pinnipeds (Pinnipedia) are a group of semi-aquatic marine mammals that include sea lions, fur seals, true seals and the walrus. Pinnipeds have a streamlined, barrel-shaped body and have powerful, broad... Read more Search Related Topics:  pinnipeds  mammals  Conversing Parrots Mimic Each Other Parrots are superb impersonators. They are particularly gifted when it coms to mimicing sounds they hear. The orange-fronted conure, the subject of a recent study of parrot imitation abilities, is... Read more Search Related Topics:  birds  parrots  Genetic Monitoring for Borneo Elephant Conservationists working to save the rare Borneo elephants from extinction have identified a set of genetic markers that will help them better monitor the elephant's genetic diversity and, in turn,... Read more Search Related Topics:  elephants  conservation  Invertebrates Invertebrates are a diverse group of animals that includes over 30 phyla. Invertebrates do not have a backbone, nor a bony skeleton. This large group of animals includes sponges, cnidarians, flatworms, roundworms, segmented worms, molluscs, echinoderms, and arthropods. About 97 percent of all known species are invertebrates. The articles listed below provide information about the characteristics, classification and evolution of invertebrates. Related Searches Save Animals Endangered Animals All Animals Animals Pictures Marine Animals Featured Articles Mammals Reptiles Habitat Facts Zoology Basics Zoology Glossary Amphibians   More from About.com The Perfect Engagement Ring How to find a gorgeous ring with a style and price that suit your needs. Read more...> Hometown Holidays Discover the best holiday events near your hometown. Read 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.com Animals newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Must Reads Animals A to Z What is Evolution? Basic Animal Groups Facts About Animals Animal Characteristics   Follow me on: Advertisement