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Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat
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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.
A Giant Tortoise Lives in the 'Galápagos of the Indian Ocean'
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By the time the oldest human dies, odds are there's a giant tortoise out there somewhere who'll live twice as long as they did. Hailing from the Indian Ocean and the Galapagos islands, giant tortoises have been one of the most durable and long-living species for centuries upon centuries.
The Binturong, aka Bearcat, Is Related to Neither Namesake
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Neither a bear nor a cat, the Southeast Asian bearcat is actually a viverrid (family Viverridae). Its closest relatives are other small carnivorous mammals like civets.
Orangutan Jungle School: Teaching Orangutans How to Be Orangutans
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The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation teaches orphaned orangutans the art of survival in the wild. HowStuffWorks goes into the jungle for a look.
December 24 Birthday Astrology
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A Capricorn born December 24 is symbolized by the Goat and has a quixotic and changeable nature. Learn about December 24 birthday astrology.
How Dying Works
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Dying is the natural end to life, but knowing that doesn't make the physical reality of death any easier. Find out what happens to the body as it's dying.
The Lion Is a Relatively Slow Yet Formidable Predator
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The lion, scientifically known as Panthera leo, is an awe-inspiring animal. These majestic big cats symbolize strength, courage, and royalty across various cultures. Primarily found in Africa and a small pocket in India, wild lions play a crucial role in maintaining the balance of their ecosystems.
Meet 5 Lazarus Species, Animals Once Presumed Extinct, But Alive and Well
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Sometimes organisms, thought to be long gone from the world, rise from extinction like Lazarus from the dead, though it is a rare occurrence.
Lake Natron: Where Impossibly Salty Water Matches Flamingos
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With its vivid red waters and stunning surrounding terrain, Lake Natron is one of East Africa's most mesmerizing and otherworldly natural wonders.
Amethystine Python: Australia's Largest Native Snake
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The highly adaptable amethystine python is a nocturnal predator that's able to make itself at home in tropical rainforest, mountains and other landscapes.