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What makes a cheetah run so fast?

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What makes a cheetah run so fast? Learn why a cheetah runs as fast as it does, and find out how cheetah anatomy allows it to reach top speeds.

Is It a Fox on Stilts? Nope, It's a Maned Wolf!

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The maned wolf might as well be called a werewolf given its name. You see it's more fox than wolf, and yet it's neither. HowStuffWorks explains.

12 Extinct Animals That Once Roamed the Earth

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Learn more about the top 10 most mysterious creatures to disappear from the earth.

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.

Fear of the Human 'Superpredator' Causes Large Carnivores to Eat Less

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How does top predators' fear of humans affect the ecosystem. Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.

Alligator vs. Crocodile: What's the Difference?

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The difference between alligators and crocodiles stems from jaws and teeth. Learn how you can tell the difference between alligators and crocodiles.

Green Anaconda: Meet the Heaviest Snake in the World

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The green anaconda hunts both in water and on dry land, which is even scarier when you realize the snake is capable of eating prey larger than its own body.

The Leatherback Sea Turtle Is the Size of a Small Car

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The leatherback sea turtle is the heavyweight of the sea turtle world ... literally. This sea turtle species can grow as long as a small car and weighing over half a ton!

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.

Where Do Axolotls Live and Why Do They Look So Strange?

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The axolotl, a critically endangered species, can regenerate virtually any of its limbs or organs and has a face that's totally irresistible.

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