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"Caped stalker scouts" like the one in this illustration might be found on a moon with a thick atmosphere, according to scientists. The animal has a dagger-like beak and uses chemicals to mark its prey.

The illustration was made for the National Geographic Channel documentary Extraterrestrial, a look at what life on other worlds might really look like. Visit the Channel's Extraterrestrial Web site for a video excerpt, more images, and an interactive feature.

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