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A Female Blind Snake Can Produce Offspring Without Males
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Today, we’re going to explore one of the smallest, most secretive snakes on the planet: the blind snake.These tiny snakes live underground or under leaf litter, and they've evolved to thrive in some pretty unique environments.
The Yellow Sac Spider Surprisingly Doesn't Build a Web
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The yellow sac spider is one of the most common spiders humans encounter, as they're often wandering indoors or hanging out in gardens. Scientists also believe they account for more human insect bites than any other spider.
Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America
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Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.
21 Animals That Start With 'E'
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There's a whole host of animals that start with "E," from the largest land animal to small mammals with a curious nature. Whether they waddle, hop, swim or soar, each of these interesting animals has something unique to offer.
Animal Classification: A Taxonomy for All Living Things
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The taxonomy that Carl Linnaeus introduced in "Systema Naturae" set the stage for a uniform animal classification system.
Call the Coconut Crab a Crustacean on Steroids
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Coconut crabs are the world's largest land-dwelling arthropods. HowStuffWorks looks at these monstrous crustaceans that dwarf many other crabs and are native to the islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans.
The Cassowary Is the World's Most Dangerous Bird
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This exotic bird could seriously injure or kill a person or a dog in an instant with its deadly claws.
How the Brown Tree Snake Wreaked Havoc on Guam's Birds
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Let’s talk about one slithery critter that's made quite a name for itself: the brown tree snake. These sneaky reptiles may look like your average snake, but they've caused a big stir in some unexpected places.
12 Extinct Animals That Once Roamed the Earth
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Learn more about the top 10 most mysterious creatures to disappear from the earth.
Are We Entering the Sixth Major Extinction on Earth?
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A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction - the greatest number in human history.