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How Woolly Mammoths Worked

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Hop in your time machine, set the clock back a few thousand years and meet some woolly wonders. They even have a few things to teach us about the fate of modern elephants.

What's the Difference Between a Mountain Lion and a Cougar?

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Puma, panther, mountain cat, mountain lion, mountain screamer, painter, catamount and, yes, cougar. This cat has a lot of names!

15 White Birds Soaring Over Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas

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White birds are some of the most striking and elegant creatures in the natural world. Whether soaring over lakes, wading through wetlands, or perched in city skylines, these birds tend to capture attention with their brilliant features.

If a giraffe's neck only has seven vertebrae, how is it so flexible?

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A good portion of a giraffe's height comes from its statuesque neck. But how do these lanky creatures get their necks in such pretzel-like positions?

20 Animals That Start With 'I': From Irish Setters to Ivory Gulls

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There is a fascinating world of animals that start with "I." Some animal names are likely more familiar, like the mighty Indian elephant, while others are a little more obscure — looking at you, Iriomote cat.

How Saber-tooth Cats Worked

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Saber-tooth cats are perhaps the most well-known extinct felines. Learn about saber-tooth cats and the behavior patterns of saber-tooth cats.

The Javan Rhino Is the Rarest Living Rhinoceros Species

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The Javan rhino is found in just one place on Earth, at least in the wild: Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Once abundant, it is now the rarest rhino and one of the rarest mammals in the world.

What Is the Strongest Animal Bite in the World?

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The strongest animal bite in the world isn't easy to measure, but even with conservative estimates, these are some impressive numbers.

Why are orca called killer whales?

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People love to swim with them so why are orca called killer whales? Find out why orca are called killer whales and whether an orca is a whale.

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