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11 Green Snake Species Slithering Around the Globe
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In North America, green snakes (genus Opheodrys) are some of the most fascinating and vibrant reptiles you may come across. These slender, emerald-colored snakes can perfectly blend into their leafy surroundings, making them masters of camouflage in their natural habitats. A green snake can play a key role in controlling insect populations and maintaining a balanced ecosystem.
1968 Pontiac GTO
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The redesigned 1968 Pontiac GTO kept its muscle car legend intact. Here is a profile of the 1968 Pontiac GTO that has photos and specifications.
1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
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The 1969 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am was the blueprint for one of the most enduring muscle cars. Check out this profile, photos, and specifications.
1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am
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The 1970 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am combined sports-car handling and muscle car power. Discover how, and view photos and specifications.
The June Bug: Nuisance for People, Manna for Other Animals
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Although not as annoying as itchy bump-inducing mosquitoes or stinging wasps, the so-called "June bug," or June beetle, can still bring its own brand of trouble, come late spring.
Ground-nesting Bees Are Solitary and Often Stingless
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Most of us think all bees live in colonies, or hives, but there are far more species that don't produce honey, don't sting and live mostly solitary lives underground.
There Were No Flying Dinosaurs, Only Flying Reptiles
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It can be fun to imagine what it was like when dinosaurs were alive on Earth, lurking under the water, defending their territories on land and soaring through the sky. But wait, that imaginary scenario is technically inaccurate. As it turns out, there were no flying dinosaurs, only flying reptiles.
The Glass Lizard, aka Glass Snake, Makes Its Tail Shatter
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Today, we’re diving into the world of the glass snake, more commonly known as a glass lizard. They aren’t actually snakes at all; they’re several species of legless lizard. That's right, glass lizards look an awful lot like snakes, but they have some key differences that set them apart.
Tiger vs. Lion Comparisons in Size, Strength and Habitat
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When it comes to the kings of the jungle, the tiger and lion stand out as the most iconic big cats in the animal kingdom. These apex predators — Panthera tigris (tiger) and Panthera leo (lion) — often spark debates about their strength, speed and dominance.
An Anteater's Tongue Can Be 2 Feet Long! Plus 7 Other Peculiar Anteater Facts
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The anteater has one of the strangest-looking noses in the animal kingdom and a tongue that reaches places never meant to see the light of day.