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Can You Name the Landform From a Definition?
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From mountains to battures, hoodoos to plains, our planet is covered in landforms of all types. How well do you know them? Start taking this quiz to find out!
9 Largest Birds in North America: Endangered Species and Predators
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You don’t need to go on safari to see giants. The largest birds in North America soar through skies, stalk wetlands and impress with sheer size.
Swamps and Wildfires: A Dangerous Combination
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A fire can burn for years, yes years, in a swamp. What's the deal?
What Eats Frogs? Birds, Snakes, Lizards, and Even Other Frogs
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Frogs aren't at the top of the food chain. In fact, the list of what eats frogs is pretty long. These amphibians are on the menu for all kinds of animals across different ecosystems.
Giant VW-sized Turtles Once Prowled South American Waters
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Stupendemys geographicus, a prehistoric turtle the size of a small car, once roamed the soupy pre-Amazonian waters of South America.
How Cranberry Bogs Work
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How can something as delicate and delicious as a cranberry thrive in something as filthy as a bog? Blame it on the durability of this most unusual and hardy plant.
How Bog Gardens Work
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If you're a dedicated gardener which a penchant for exotic plants, it's possible to make a bog garden in your backyard. Learn about bog gardens.
Should we be worried about the dead zone in the Gulf of Mexico?
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The Dead Zone is a vast area off the Gulf of Mexico, larger than several U.S. States, that is deadly to marine life. Learn more about the Dead Zone.
11 Green Snake Species Slithering Around the Globe
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In North America, green snakes (genus Opheodrys) are some of the most fascinating and vibrant reptiles you may come across. These slender, emerald-colored snakes can perfectly blend into their leafy surroundings, making them masters of camouflage in their natural habitats. A green snake can play a key role in controlling insect populations and maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
Woodchuck vs. Beaver Habitats, Behaviors, and Misidentification
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At first glance, woodchucks and beavers might seem like not-so-distant cousins; both are stocky, brown, large rodents.