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Quetzalcoatlus: The Largest Flying Creature in Earth's History
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Quetzalcoatlus northropi wasn't just big; it was ginormous! As the largest flying animal yet discovered, Quetzalcoatlus continues to fascinate paleontologists and average people alike.
Buzzard vs. Vulture: Different Names for the Same Birds?
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Birds of prey are some of nature’s most fascinating creatures, but when it comes to buzzard vs. vulture species, things can get a little confusing.
Evolution by Natural Selection: Examples and Effects of Adaptation
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Natural selection is the idea that organisms that are best suited to survive pass their traits down. Is it true that only the strong survive?
Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps
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The arctic fox thrives in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.
Contrary to Popular Opinion, Cats Are No Good at Catching Rats
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Cats will catch birds and mice, but rats? Not so much. HowStuffWorks finds out why.
Are animals still evolving?
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Evolution is a never-ending process, but some scientists believe it might be speeding up as human activity impacts the environment.
How Curiosity Works
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Curiosity is explained in this article from HowStuffWorks. Learn about the evolution of human curiosity.
How Kin Selection Works
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We're used to taking the phrase "survival of the fittest" to mean it's an "every man for himself" world. But some animals (like worker bees) sacrifice themselves to ensure their species lives on. Why would they do this?
Can You Guess The Gen 1 Pokemon From a One Sentence Description?
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Choosing the perfect generation one Pokemon is important while you battle your way to becoming a Pokemon Master. From type, skills and personality you need to know what awaits you before making your choice. Test your skills here! We'll describe the Pokemon in a single sentence and you tell us which Pokemon it is!
Meet Archaeopteryx, a Feathered Dino With Wings and Teeth
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Archaepteryx was a very unique dinosaur in that it resembled a bird. Learn more about the Archaepteryx, Late Jurassic dinosaurs, and dinosaurs of all eras.