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Swallowtail Butterfly Species Are as Picky as They Are Pretty

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Few insects are as eye-catching as the swallowtail butterfly. Known for their vibrant colors and uniquely shaped hind wings, swallowtails belong to the family Papilionidae and are found worldwide except in the Arctic regions.

The Angel Shark, aka Sand Devil, Lurks on the Ocean Floor

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Is the angel shark the holiest fish in the sea? Their name certainly seems to indicate a pure and pious air, and some seafood connoisseurs say that a bite of an angel shark is like a little taste of heaven.

Can You Name All the Countries in the Northern Hemisphere?

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Even if Wacko's song of the countries is a little outdated, he might be able to pass this quiz. Do you think you have the northern knowledge to beat him?

What Is the Fastest Snake in the World?

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According to a University of Michigan study, snakes won the evolutionary jackpot, partly because of their speed. These stealthy ambush predators can really get moving when they need to chase down prey or escape danger.

Birds Fly, Right? Meet 7 That Totally Can't

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There are 126 species of birds that don't have the ability to fly, for various evolutionary reasons. Let's meet seven of them.

9 Biggest Birds in the World

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They are all huge, but does it surprise you that none of the nine biggest birds can fly?

25 Animals That Start With 'N'

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With over 1.5 million different species living on our planet, there is no shortage of interesting ways to categorize them into groups. Most of the unique creatures on the following list are not closely related, except for the fact they are all animals that start with "n."

What do most sharks eat?

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What do sharks eat? Sharks range in size from 8 inches long to 60 feet long. So obviously their diets vary. Learn more about what sharks eat.

All the Countries That Drive on the Left Side of the Road

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Left-side or left-hand traffic may seem backwards for most U.S. drivers, but it's nothing new; in the 17th and 18th centuries, it helped control the flow of horse-drawn carriages on London Bridge. These laws set the trend for many of the world's countries that drive on the left side of the road.

River-bottom Bones: The Strange World of Underwater Fossil Hunting

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Not all fossils are found on dry land. In fact some of the most fascinating fossil finds in history have been submerged for centuries.

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