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Orangutan Jungle School: Teaching Orangutans How to Be Orangutans
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The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation teaches orphaned orangutans the art of survival in the wild. HowStuffWorks goes into the jungle for a look.
Neanderthals Had Bigger Brains Than Modern Humans — Why Are We Smarter?
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There are a lot of ways mental real estate can be allocated. Neanderthals evolved their big brains in a different way than we did - and you see where that got them.
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.
Inside Georgia Aquarium: The Biggest Aquarium in the U.S.
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The Georgia Aquarium is the world's largest aquarium. How did they build habitats for all the animals, and what does it take to keep them fed and healthy? Find out about the aquarium and learn about the animals that call it home.
How the Fermi Paradox Works
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Are all the aliens hanging out without us?
Velociraptors Likely Hunted Solo, Despite Pop Culture Depiction
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Scientists are at odds about whether Velociraptors worked together to take down their prey. Find out what they think at HowStuffWorks.
Dogs Happy to Share Food With Friends
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Scientists in Vienna found that dogs are willing to share treats with other dogs they know. HowStuffWorks explains.
Why E.O. Wilson Was Called the 'Darwin of the 21st Century'
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Edward Osborne "E.O." Wilson never grew out of his "bug period" as a child and, as a result, became one of the world's foremost experts on the subject of ants.
The Smartest Dinosaur (and 9 More Clever Prehistoric Reptiles)
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Which were the smartest dinosaurs? While we can't sit a Velociraptor down for an IQ test, scientists use fossil evidence like brain cavity size and body ratios to make educated guesses.
How Kin Selection Works
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We're used to taking the phrase "survival of the fittest" to mean it's an "every man for himself" world. But some animals (like worker bees) sacrifice themselves to ensure their species lives on. Why would they do this?