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Mudskipper Robot Helps Show How Vertebrates Evolved to Walk on Land
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A robot to simulate mudskipper locomotion gives scientists a look into the success of the first land vertebrate ancestors, and points to our future on other planets.
Dunkleosteus: A 20-Foot Fish With an Armored Skull and Bladed Jaws
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Dunkleosteus was one of the most formidable predators in ancient oceans. This armored fish lived in marine ecosystems during the Late Devonian period roughly 360 million years ago.
All Mouth, No Anus: Microscopic Organism Could Be Oldest Human Ancestor
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Primitive deuterostome fossils show a precursor to all vertebrates, including humans. Learn about deuterostomes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
A Greenland Shark Living Today Could Have Been Alive in 1620
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This denizen of the frigid deep not only lives a crazy long life, it also can grow up to 24 feet in length and eating its flesh can make humans "shark drunk."
Frog Anatomy: A Simple Breakdown of How Frog Bodies Work
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Frogs might seem simple, but under the skin, they're biological marvels. When you dig into frog anatomy, you’ll find structures that support a life both in water and on land. That duality makes them excellent subjects for comparing vertebrate systems—including our own.
Kinkajou
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The Kinkajou is also known as the Honey Bear. Learn more facts here at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Pass This General STEM Quiz?
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For years, educators and legislators have been emphasizing the importance of STEM programs in the United States, often in an effort to ensure that America can keep up with foreign tech giants. Do you think you can beat our tough STEM quiz?
How the Coelacanth Works
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When the coelacanth was discovered in 1938, scientist knew they had found something extraordinary. Learn more about the coelacanth at HowStuffWorks.
7 of the Largest Crocodiles Ever Measured
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One of the largest crocodiles ever was so big that one website called the species "bus-sized."
Meet Gigantophis garstini, an Enormous Prehistoric Snake
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Before the 2003 discovery of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, Gigantophis garstini was known as the largest snake to ever roam the Earth.