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Dec 13, 2012
Countdown to 2013: December 13
Three-toed sloth (Bradypus variegatus) - Travel at top speeds of 0.15 miles per hour - Sleep 15-20 hours a day - Are good swimmers - Can turn their necks 270 degrees because of an extra vertebrae
Dec 12, 2012
Countdown to 2013: December 12
Llama (Lama glama) - Weigh between 280 and 480 lbs as adults - Females are induced ovulators - Highly social and intelligent - Significant symbol of Incan culture We're counting down to 2013 with a
Dec 11, 2012
Countdown to 2013: December 11
Máquina (Yank Tank) - An estimated 60,000 still drive in Cuba today - The embargo means that new replacement parts are unavailable - Almost all are privately owned - Most cars were produced in the 1
Dec 10, 2012
Countdown to 2013: December 10
Volcano - Name is derived from Vulcan, a god of fire in Roman mythology - Lifespan can range between several months to millions of years - 14 volcanoes in Costa Rica - Largest volcano on earth is Ma
Dec 9, 2012
Countdown to 2013: December 9
Jabiru Stork (Jabiru mycteria) - Name means 'swollen neck' - Tallest flying bird in South and Central America - Feed on fish, frogs, and crustaceans - Head and neck are entirely featherless
Dec 8, 2012
Countdown to 2013: December 8
Coffee beans - The average American consumes 9 lbs of coffee per year - 45% of exports worldwide are from South America - Two main varieties are Arabica (75-80%) and Robusta (20%) - You can learn ho

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