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4 Smartest Birds Prove That 'Bird Brain' Shouldn't Be an Insult
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Birds are more than chirps and feathers. Some of the smartest birds rival primates when it comes to solving problems and navigating complex environments.
Ghostly White Squirrels Haunt a Town in Transylvania County, North Carolina
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Leucistic squirrels are rare, but Brevard, North Carolina has a thriving population.
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.
Orangutans Can Nurse for 20 Percent of Their Lives
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Orangutans nurse for longer than previously thought, a new study finds. Read this HowStuffWorks article for more on orangutan nursing.
No, the Leaf Sheep Sea Slug Is Not an AI Hallucination
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This adorable sea slug (also called a leaf slug or sea sheep) is one of the most unique examples of marine life on Earth. Similar to mollusks and other nudibranch species, these little guys spend most of their lives crawling slowly along the sea floor in warm, shallow waters without a care in the world.
Can You Name Every Car Logo in This Quiz?
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Whether it's a heraldic shield, a fearsome animal, a simple initial or some aerodynamic wings, a logo can tell you a lot about a car company. Can you tell your Chevy bow ties from your Lamborghini bulls? Take the quiz and find out!
In the Mariana Trench, Animals Adapt in REALLY Weird Ways
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The Mariana Trench is the deepest place on Earth, and we're still in the dark about much of the life that calls it home. Here are just a few of the trench's eye-popping residents.
How Barrier Islands Work
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Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development's effects on barrier islands.
How Tardigrades Work
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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on "Doctor Who." It's an ancient water bear, of course!
Can I catch plague from a prairie dog?
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Prairie dog plague has killed a huge percentage of the prairie dog population. Learn why prairie dog plague is a serious threat, and if you'll catch it.