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Can You Identify These Venomous Snakes?
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Knowing sequences of colors and patterns can help you tell the difference between dangerous and benign snakes. Your life may depend on it! Take this quiz to see if you can identify these venomous snakes from a single image.
The Apex Predator List: Life at the Top of the Food Chain
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Apex predators attract a special kind of fascination; also called "super predators," they sit at the top of the food chain, unquestionably the most dominant members of the animal kingdom.
4 Boa Snake Subspecies and the Constrictor Pet Trade
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The boa snake captivates reptile enthusiasts and researchers alike with its size, behavior and unique adaptations. Native to Central and South America, the large and heavy-bodied snake occupies a wide variety of habitats, from rainforests to arid regions.
Giant VW-sized Turtles Once Prowled South American Waters
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Stupendemys geographicus, a prehistoric turtle the size of a small car, once roamed the soupy pre-Amazonian waters of South America.
Chicxulub Crater: Where the End of the Dinosaurs Began
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The Chicxulub meteor impact may have killed off the dinosaurs. Would they have lived if the meteor missed? Learn more about the Chicxulub meteor.
Boa Constrictor Diets, Habitats and Mating Strategies
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The boa constrictor is a large, nonvenomous snake known for squeezing the life from its prey. They are not considered to be at a high risk of extinction.
Amethystine Python: Australia's Largest Native Snake
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The highly adaptable amethystine python is a nocturnal predator that's able to make itself at home in tropical rainforest, mountains and other landscapes.
8 Best Pet Snakes for Beginners (Plus Care Tips)
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Thinking about getting a pet snake but not sure which one won't turn you into a real-life Indiana Jones? Relax, there are plenty of species that make awesome beginner pet snakes without the dramatic escape attempts or venomous surprises.
South Florida Is Overrun With Green Iguanas
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The green iguana isn't native to the Sunshine State. So how did this invasive lizard get there and become the state's menace to society?
How Hibernation Works
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Hibernation is a survival strategy designed to conserve energy when conditions are harsh. Learn all about hibernation, like how it affects the body.