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Why are sloths so slow?

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Sloths move slowly mostly because of their vegetarian diet. Learn why sloths move slowly and how their anatomy supports such lethargy.

How Dragons Work

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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?

How do ducks float?

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To understand why ducks float, you have to know a little about buoyancy, but that's not the sole principle at work. Learn why else ducks float.

Why are otters playful?

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Playful otters often wrestle, slide and play with their food. Learn how otters are playful and use fun and games as ways to improve their survival tactics.

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.

What's the best way to remove porcupine quills?

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Porcupine quills are the main source of defense for these prickly rodents. Learn how porcupine quills are impaled into predators and clueless pets.

Can a Turtle Outgrow Its Shell?

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Turtle shells help protect the reptiles from predators and allow some to move quickly through the water. Find out if a turtle can outgrow its shell.

If a skunk sprays me, do I have to bathe in tomato juice?

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Skunk smell is unmistakable and one of the hardest scents to get rid of. Learn what causes the skunk smell and why tomato juice is thought to be a cure.

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.

What is kennel cough?

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Kennel cough is a pretty nasty-sounding bacterial infection that your dog may pick up at the kennel or grooming facility. Learn the cause of kennel cough.

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