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Mistaken Identities

In our Mistaken Identities series, we're diving into the differences between animals that share similarities—from puffins and penguins to skates and stingrays.

Animals Mistaken Identities: Blue Crabs vs. Green Crabs

Animals Mistaken Identities: Bees vs. Wasps

Animals Mistaken Identities: Seals vs. Sea Lions

Animals Mistaken Identities: Dolphins vs. Porpoises

Animals Mistaken Identities: Loggerhead vs. Green Sea Turtles

Animals Mistaken Identities: Frogs vs. Toads

Animals Mistaken Identities: Moths vs. Butterflies

Animals Mistaken Identities: Lizards vs. Salamanders

Animals Mistaken Identities: Puffins vs. Penguins

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