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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.
The Lemon Shark Is a (Relatively) Friendly Shark
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The lemon shark isn't as aggressive as some other sharks and it isn't quite as yellow as its name suggests.
Earth's 20 Quadrillion Ants Outweigh All Wild Birds and Mammals, Combined
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Estimating ant numbers and mass provides an important baseline from which to monitor ant populations amid worrying environmental changes.
The Binturong, aka Bearcat, Is Related to Neither Namesake
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Neither a bear nor a cat, the Southeast Asian bearcat is actually a viverrid (family Viverridae). Its closest relatives are other small carnivorous mammals like civets.
The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
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Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"? But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse. In fact, it's one of the most powerful animals living in Sub-Saharan Africa today.
The Monarch Butterfly Is More Than an Orange Beauty
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The monarch butterfly (Danaus plexippus) is one of the most iconic insects in the natural world.
The Ghost Shark Thrives in Oceans More Than 2,000 Feet Deep
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Forget the bloodthirsty predators of summer blockbusters; the ghost shark is a real and seriously mysterious. You sure won’t find them lurking off a sunny beach.
Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat
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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.
How Many Birds Are Killed by Wind Turbines, Really?
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Wind energy is a cleaner alternative to fossil fuels, but people still ask: How many birds are killed by wind turbines?
7 Poisonous Frogs With Major 'Look but Don't Touch' Vibes
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Tiny, neon-colored, and hiding in plain sight on this list of poisonous frogs, these amphibians pack a punch way above their weight. Found mostly in the humid rainforests of Central and South America, poison dart frogs are famous for their toxic skin secretions and eye-popping hues.