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The Largest Insect in the World Is the Size of a Sparrow

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Insects are everywhere, from the deepest jungles to your backyard. They may even make some unwanted cameo appearances in your kitchen. Ideally, those bugs would be smaller and less intimidating than the world's largest insect - a supersized creature you'll have to see to believe.

How to Get Rid Of Crows

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You have a lot of crows in your yard, which you'd like to get rid of. Learn some tips here as to how to get rid of the crows.

Argentinosaurus Was Almost Half as Long as a Football Field

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Argentinosaurus is one of the largest known dinosaurs to have ever walked the Earth, and its sheer size captures the imagination of scientists and enthusiasts alike.

10 Fascinating Facts About the New 'Tree of Life' Evolution Chart

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The newly developed family tree of Earth's 2.3 million species is a first draft of the 3.5-billion-year history of evolution.

Pooping: Not All Animals Are Created Equal

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The human system for excretion is actually pretty great, especially when you start looking at what other animals have. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.

The Toucan Is Far More Than the Froot Loops Mascot

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Generations of cereal eaters grew up sharing the breakfast table with Toucan Sam, famous for following his long, colorful nose - but what's that bill for besides hawking cereal?

Caracal: A Jumper Extraordinaire With Satellite Dish Ears

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Caracals have really cool ears and can also jump 10 feet in the air from a seated position.

Dik-dik: The Tiny Antelope With the Embarrassing Name

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The name dik-dik comes from the repetitive 'dik' sound the tiny female dik-dik makes when she feels threatened.

Raven vs. Crow: What's the Difference?

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It's easy to mistake a crow for a raven or vice versa. But the two birds are actually pretty different.

Geoduck Looks NSFW but Is Prized for Its Flavor

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Let's get the obvious out of the way: The geoduck (Panopea generosa) looks more than a little NSFW. But it's totally PG, we swear! Found primarily in the Pacific Northwest, this massive mollusk has captured the attention of scientists, seafood lovers and curious minds alike.

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