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Call the Coconut Crab a Crustacean on Steroids

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Coconut crabs are the world's largest land-dwelling arthropods. HowStuffWorks looks at these monstrous crustaceans that dwarf many other crabs and are native to the islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans.

What are green communities?

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Green communities do everything they can to limit their footprint on the environment. Find out what you can do to make green communities.

How Sarah Palin Works

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Sarah Palin is a hot commodity on the McCain-Palin ticket: Her youth and conservative ideals have garnered publicity. Learn about Sarah Palin and her ideals.

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.

What Is the Longest Snake in the World? Meet the Top 9

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The Guinness World Record for the heaviest snake goes to the green anaconda, a massive creature that tips the scales at over 500 pounds - basically the snake equivalent of a grand piano. But when it comes to length, some ancient species stretch even longer than a school bus. These slithering giants are the ultimate combination of "long and strong."

Colossal Squid vs. Giant Squid: There's a Massive Difference

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When you think of a showdown between deep-ocean giants, what comes to mind is probably the colossal squid vs. giant squid.

The Harpy Eagle: Terrifying Apex Predator or Creepy Halloween Costume?

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The largest eagle in the world has a claw the size of a grizzly bear's, a leg the size of a human's and a very disapproving gaze.

What's the Difference Between a Dugong and a Manatee?

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Their mamas may be the only ones who can tell them apart, but there are major differences between these cousins, one being the type of water in which they can survive.

Coyote vs. Wolf: Differences in Size, Habitat and Behavior

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Learn how to identify coyote vs. wolf tracks, where you can expect to find the species and how their behaviors differ.

Tasselled Wobbegong Shark: A Goofy-looking Lurker

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With a name that sounds like it belongs in a storybook, the tasselled wobbegong shark is one of the ocean’s most fascinating ambush predators.

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