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The Most Dangerous Snake in the World Has Competition
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The "most dangerous snake in the world" debate is entrenched in technicalities because there are so many species of dangerous snakes that have evolved with specialized weapons and deadly skills. These predators threaten small prey in the wild, as well as occasional unlucky humans who cross their paths.
Snake Anatomy 101: What Makes a Snake, Inside and Out
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Unlike most other animals, snakes do not have limbs to help them get from one place to another. Instead, they slither — but there's a little more to snake anatomy than how they move. Finely tuned for survival, snakes have specialized anatomy that let them thrive in diverse environments.
So, the American Alligator Can Climb Trees ... How Terrifying
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The American alligator is the second-largest reptile in North America, falling just slightly behind its cousin, the American crocodile.
Goofy-looking Emus Are Leggy, Flightless and Very Friendly
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the emu, the world's second largest bird next to the ostrich.
The Tiny Fennec Fox Is All Ears
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the fennec fox, the smallest fox with the biggest ears.
Ever Wondered How Snakes Mate?
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Welcome to the wild, wild world of dual penises, delayed fertilization, mama python incubators and springtime "mating balls."
88 Constellation Names (and 24 You Can Only See From the Northern Hemisphere)
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The night sky has been mapped and studied for thousands of years, with constellations serving as guides for navigation, storytelling and scientific observation. The International Astronomical Union officially recognizes 88 modern constellations, each occupying a specific section of the celestial sphere. Some date back to ancient Greek constellations, while other constellation names were introduced in the modern era.
How Snakes Work
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Snakes are one of the world's most feared animals. Learn how snakes get around, how they kill and eat their prey, and how they court and reproduce.
How Dragons Work
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Dragons have captured imaginations -- and their fair share of maidens -- across the globe. But are they more than mythological?
Can a Turtle Outgrow Its Shell?
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Turtle shells help protect the reptiles from predators and allow some to move quickly through the water. Find out if a turtle can outgrow its shell.