Rare specimen discovered

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Fill in the words you came up with to read about this amazing creature:

The ___________ is a very peculiar specimen which lives deep in the heart of _________ . It feeds on ___________ in order to strengthen its body for mating season. Mating is a strange ritual which occurs once every __________. The female usually lays ________ eggs, of which only 2% survive once the weather is ________. Legend has it that this rare creature is a ________ blessing to humans and that those who view its image will find _________.

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