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Sand Gazelle in Saudi Arabia

Caption: Gazelles in the deserts of Saudi Arabia have evolved the ability to shrink oxygen-demanding organs such as the liver and heart, allowing them to breathe less.

Credit: Courtesy Stéphane Ostrowski

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