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The Slender Parrot Snake Can Grow to More Than 5 Feet Long
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Today, we're going to talk about a snake that glides through the trees of Central and South America: the parrot snake: These slender, vibrant creatures might look delicate, but they're expert hunters with some cool adaptations that help them thrive in the tropical forests.
House or Honeymoon? Why Some Couples Ditch the Getaway
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Why doe some couples skip their honeymoon after the wedding? Read why a house could be more important than a honeymoon.
10 Cool Animals That Stand Out in a Crowd
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Animal have some amazing skills. Read on to see which animals have the most amazing skills.
The Sumatran Orangutan Faces Large-scale Habitat Loss
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The Sumatran orangutan, scientifically named Pongo abelii, inhabits the lush rainforests of Sumatra. These arboreal primates, known as "persons of the forest" in Malay, are highly intelligent and share close genetic ties with humans.
The Biggest Zoo in the U.S. (Plus 7 Other Gigantic Zoos)
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Zoos in the United States are home to some of the largest and most impressive collections of wild animals in the world. They serve the dual purpose of letting kids and adults view the animals while also helping protect endangered species and educating the public on wildlife conservation efforts.
Lychee Is an Underrated — but Seriously Sweet — Fruit
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You might have seen lychees at an international farmers market and not known they were lychees. The dark red fruit looks a bit like raspberries and are packed with sugar.
Jackfruit Is a Stinky, but Otherwise, Perfect Fruit
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Jackfruit's smell is notorious. But get past that and HowStuffWorks explains why it's versatile, easy to grow and packs a nutritional punch.
The Harpy Eagle: Terrifying Apex Predator or Creepy Halloween Costume?
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The largest eagle in the world has a claw the size of a grizzly bear's, a leg the size of a human's and a very disapproving gaze.
Hammerhead Worms Are Toxic, Invasive and Even Cannibalistic
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Hammerhead worms are toxic but not particularly dangerous - unless, of course, you eat too many of them.
Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea
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The pistol shrimp is feared in the ocean for its ability to hit a prey with air bubbles that travel 82 feet per second, pop at 218 decibels and deliver 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat.