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Are We Entering the Sixth Major Extinction on Earth?
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A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction - the greatest number in human history.
Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps
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The arctic fox thrives in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.
Do We Actually Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
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Worried about creepy-crawlies entering your mouth while you sleep? Relax, spiders have no interest in being eaten. In fact, there's no record of anyone swallowing a spider while sleeping.
What Is the Longest Living Animal? From Tortoises to Whales
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Jeanne Louise Calment, who lived to the ripe age of 122, witnessed incredible milestones in human history, from the unveiling of the Eiffel Tower to the advent of the internet. Her long life, spanning well over a century, is a testament to human resilience and longevity.
10 Sahara Desert Animals Thriving in North Africa
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If you're picturing a sea of sand with nothing but heat waves and tumbleweeds, it's time to rethink the Sahara Desert animals. The largest hot desert on the planet Earth is bursting with life, from lightning-fast insects to super-chill mammals that defy the extremes of northern Africa.
Jane Goodall: A Global Face for Global Peace
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In her legendary 60-year career, Jane Goodall has made being an intrepid scientist, environmentalist, writer and teacher look easy.
Scientists Develop Quick-Growing Coral Method to Save Dying Reefs
Coral grows faster when it's cut or broken and scientists are taking advantage of that to replenish depleted reefs.
10 Amazing, Beautiful, TERRIFYING Spiders
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Spiders have been on Earth a whole lot longer than we have - 380 million years, to be precise - and number more than 38,000 separate species worldwide. See 10 of the most beautiful and scary of these arachnids.
Blocky and Raw: Is Brutalism Architecture Making a Comeback?
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This postwar era architecture has a heavy, raw look, hence the name. But the designs are sensible and authoritative, and many Brutalist buildings are experiencing a revival.
Can You Identify These Snakes?
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Whether you're a budding herpetologist who loves nothing more than watching a forked tongue flicker, or you're deathly afraid of coming face to face with a snake in your own yard, knowing how to identify snakes can be a huge help. Take our quiz to see how many you can name.