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14 Wild Animals That Start With 'U' (Aside From the Utahraptor)

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Animal names are a simple way to categorize the diverse species of the animal kingdom. Animals that start with "U" can be some of the most fascinating in our planet's elaborate biological patchwork.

An Anteater's Tongue Can Be 2 Feet Long! Plus 7 Other Peculiar Anteater Facts

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The anteater has one of the strangest-looking noses in the animal kingdom and a tongue that reaches places never meant to see the light of day.

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.

12 Arctic Animals That Stay Warm (and Adorable) in Subzero Temperatures

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The arctic animals that live in the far north survive in some of the harshest conditions on Earth. Winter temperatures plunge far below 0 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 18 degrees Celsius), sea ice drifts across the Arctic Ocean, and darkness lasts for months.

How Charismatic Megafauna Work

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People flock to zoos to see pandas, lions and monkeys - but why? Learn more about charismatic megafauna at HowStuffWorks.

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.

Could a fungus cause the extinction of bats?

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The world could be facing a possible bat extinction due to an odd plague. Learn how a possible bat extinction could drastically affect the ecosystem.

What's the best way to remove porcupine quills?

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Porcupine quills are the main source of defense for these prickly rodents. Learn how porcupine quills are impaled into predators and clueless pets.

15 Animals That Start With 'S': From Sea Lions to Scarlet Macaws

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The animal kingdom is full of incredible creatures, and today we’re focusing on animals that start with "S." Some of them thrive in the wild today, while others once roamed the Earth but are now gone forever.

Sable Animal Fur Belongs on Sables, Not on Clothes

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Sables are luxurious little animals. These fur-bearing mammals, native to the forests of Eurasia, have sandy yellow, light brown, dark brown and black coats, which are valuable commodities in the fur trade. Sable pelts are a symbol of wealth and elegance.

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