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African Wild Dog: Not the Hyena You Think It Is
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The African wild dog is one of the world's rarest mammals. At a glance, people unfamiliar with the species misidentify it as a hyena. While both animals are spotted, the African wild dog has round ears and longer legs than hyenas.
Deadly Chlamydia Threatens Koalas Down Under
Over the past 20 years, koala populations in parts of Australia have decreased by nearly 80 percent. HowStuffWorks looks at the facts.
How Bird Flu Works
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Bird flu is an infectious disease that has swept through the Asian bird population. Learn how bird flu spreads and the risks posed by antigenic drift and shift.
10 Weird Ways Organisms Reproduce
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Nature has come up with many ways to increase populations. Learn more about the weird ways organisms reproduce at HowStuffWorks.
What if China never had a one-child policy?
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China's government imposed mandatory IUDs and mass sterilizations, among other measures. That's some serious micromanagement. Was it necessary to avert a population disaster?
All About the Vaquita, the Most Endangered Marine Mammal
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The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Abundance estimates place the total vaquita population at about 10 individuals.
Congo Snake: Legendary Serpent or Common Python?
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The Congo snake, often shrouded in mystery and myth, has captured the imagination of people around the world, particularly with tales of a giant snake reportedly sighted by Belgian pilot Colonel Remy Van Lierde during a mission in the 1950s.
How Shrunken Heads Work
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If you think that shrinking a human head isn't possible, read on at HowStuffWorks for a frightening primer on the ritual and those that perform it.
PCBs Are Killing Killer Whales
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A new study paints a grave future for the killer whale, all because of now-banned PCBs. HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind PCBs killing orcas.
How HeLa Cells Work
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While HeLa cells have been star players in medical research for decades, the woman behind them remained in the shadows for years. Discover the amazing story of Henrietta Lacks and her immortal cells in this article.