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What scientists might call your pooch.
The strangest creature you'll ever find: Two eyes in front and many more behind.
This noble creature has the embarrassing inability to get up once it's been flipped onto its back.
I'm a bird that can repeat the words you say. What am I?
To you, rude would I never be, Though I flag my tongue for all to see.
What never gets any wetter no matter how hard it rains?