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InfoSpark: Animals that resemble each other often highlight the wonders of evolution

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Animal lookalikes showcase the fascinating ways in which species can evolve similar traits in response to their environments

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Ever noticed how certain cats can look like miniature leopards, strutting around as if they’re royalty in the jungle? Animals that resemble each other often share similar habitats or evolutionary traits. The lookalikes showcase nature’s creativity in evolution, as they adapt to their environments for survival or predation.

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