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How Spiders Work
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Spiders are some of the most successful carnivores in history. Learn how spiders build webs and attack prey and examine cool spider species like jumping spiders.
The Shoebill Stork: One Freaky and Formidable Bird
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Biochemically like a heron and anatomically similar to a pelican, the shoebill stork has been called "Monsterface" and even "Death Pelican." But wait until you hear the staccato rat-a-tat-tat of its booming machine-gun call.
The Coachwhip Snake Is Nonvenomous but Not a Good Pet
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The coachwhip snake is one of the fastest and most agile reptiles you'll find slithering through the wilds of North America. With long, slender bodies and incredible speed, these snakes are often called whip snakes due to their whip-like appearance and swift movements.
Ascaris Lumbricoides: The Stomach Worm Nobody Wants
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We're about to dive into the world of parasitology, taking a close look at one of the most common parasitic worms infecting humans: Ascaris lumbricoides. This large roundworm is responsible for a type of intestinal nematode infection that affects millions of people worldwide, especially in areas with poor sanitation.
The Bowhead Whale Survives Icy Waters and Killer Whale Attacks
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The bowhead whale (Balaena mysticetus) is found in the icy waters of the Arctic. These are the longest-living mammals; some bowhead whales live for over 200 years. That's older than many countries' independence!
The Rusty-spotted Cat Is a Teeny-tiny Wild Cat
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This wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.
Is the Chicken Snake a Friend or Foe to Farmers?
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A chicken snake is a type of snake known for raiding chicken coops to eat eggs, birds and small mammals, such as rats and mice. This behavior makes these reptiles both a friend and a foe to farmers.
Is there a benefit to crabgrass?
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There is only one benefit to crabgrass, and it has to do with cows. Find out more about the one benefit to crabgrass and why cattle care.
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.
How Australia's King Brown Snake Got Its Name
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The king brown snake, also known as the mulga, occupies many regions of Australia and is partial to the most arid regions.