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Why do small changes in Earth's temperature have a big impact?

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Though not everyone agrees why the Earth is getting warmer, temperatures are inching up worldwide. A couple of degrees doesn't seem like such a big deal. What difference can a subtle change make?

17 Animals That Start With 'Q': From Quetzals to Quokkas

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This list of animals beginning with "Q" includes some of the largest flying animals, as well as others that are tiny but mighty.

18 Tropical Rainforest Animals You Should Know

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A rainforest is simply a forest that receives a lot of rain. But when you think "rainforest," the image that comes to mind is probably a tropical rainforest: one located near the equator, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.

What Is a Group of Crabs Called? A Scuttle, a Clamor, a Cast?

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Crabs scuttle along the ocean floor, dig in the sand and wave their claws during territorial standoffs. But what is a group of crabs called? These quirky, armored creatures actually have more than one collective noun.

Why do rhinos charge anything unfamiliar?

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Rhinos charge potential threats, including inanimate objects every once in a while. Learn why rhinos charge and what their biggest threat is.

Can You Name All 40 of These Cats?

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Can you name all these cats? How about Fuzz Aldrin, F. Scott Fitzferal, and Don Drapurr? OK, we're looking for the species name of each wild cat, but you can name them too if you want!

African Rock Python: A Snake That Eats Crocodiles for Lunch

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The African rock python has a diet of large animals that include crocodiles and warthogs. Learn how this giant snake is capable of eating even larger prey.

The Dragon Snake Is Too Finnicky for Most Pet Owners

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The dragon snake (Xenodermus javanicus) is an elusive creature. Native to Southeast Asia, these snakes have distinctive rough, keeled scales and an almost mythical appearance, reminiscent of dragons.

How Many Birds Are Killed by Wind Turbines, Really?

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Wind energy is a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, but people still ask: How many birds are killed by wind turbines?

The Tiny Kiwi Bird Is Related to Massive Emus and Ostriches

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The kiwi bird: a small, flightless bird with some seriously strange features! Native to New Zealand, this bird in the world is unlike any other, with hair-like kiwi feathers, nostrils at the tip of its beak and a highly developed sense of smell.

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