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The 3 Types of Ducks Every Birdwatcher Should Know
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There are three types of ducks: dabbling, diving and perching. Wild ducks are classified based on their habitat and behavior.
The Yellow-bellied Sea Snake Slithers in the Open Ocean
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Join us as we dive into the deep blue to meet one of the ocean's most fascinating and mysterious creatures: the yellow-bellied sea snake.
The Fox Snake Is Essential for the Great Lakes Region
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The fox snake is often misunderstood, but it plays a vital role in its ecosystem. Fox snakes are large, nonvenomous and native to the Great Lakes region, where they help keep rodent populations in check.
Should we bring extinct species back to life?
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De-extinction is a controversial topic. Find out the pros and cons of bringing extinct species back to life at HowStuffWorks.
The Wolf Eel Can Chomp on Sand Dollars and Sea Urchins
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With their serpentine bodies, massive jaws and slightly grumpy expressions, the wolf eel is one of the most misunderstood creatures beneath the waves.
The Arabian Sand Boa Burrows in Sand to Ambush Prey
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The Arabian sand boa has mastered the art of living beneath the sand. Found slithering (or, more accurately, burrowing) across the Arabian Peninsula, its ability to stay nearly invisible — with just its eyes peeking above the sand — makes it one of the sneakiest hunters in the desert.
Lawns to Legumes: Minnesota Pays Homeowners to Plant 'Bee Lawns'
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The rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis) is on the verge of extinction and the state of Minnesota is doing something about it.
The Bull Snake Is All Bark and No (Venomous) Bite
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Bull snakes (Pituophis catenifer sayi), sometimes generalized as gopher snakes, are among the largest and most powerful nonvenomous snakes in North America. The heavy-bodied bull snake is often mistaken for a rattlesnake due to its size and defensive behaviors, but it's completely harmless to humans.
The Only Wild Jaguar in the U.S. Has Finally Been Filmed
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A three-year hunt has paid off with video footage of the only wild jaguar in the United States. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Queen Snake: Not Regal But as Picky as Royalty
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Today, we're going to dive into the watery world of one of North America's most fascinating reptiles: the queen snake.