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American Crocodile Lives up to 70 Years and Weighs 2,000 lbs
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The American crocodile is an amazing animal. Learn about the American crocodile.
Did people initially think the duckbill platypus was a hoax?
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The duckbill platypus is said to be created from spare animal parts. Learn if people first thought the duckbill platypus was a hoax at HowStuffWorks.
Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'
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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?
How Fasting Works
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Fasting is choosing not to eat for religious, political or health reasons. Read about the effects of fasting and whether or not fasting is safe.
Why landscape with native plants?
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Native plants are usually easier to take care of and they can be less expensive than non-native species, too. Learn about native plant landscaping.
Ridiculous History: When U.S. Farmers Went Mad for Bird Poop
The Guano Islands Act of 1856 gave the U.S. the ability to claim islands full of bird droppings. Learn more at HowStuffWorks.
How Billie the Dolphin Taught Her Flippered Friends to Bust a Move
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Do fad behaviors really spread through wild animal communities? HowStuffWorks checks it out.
Why the U.S. Cares So Much About Corn ... Is Complicated
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Corn is king when it comes to U.S. crops. But should it be? The answer is complex, but HowStuffWorks digs in to find the answer.
The Biggest Crab in the World, Plus 8 Enormous Contenders
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Known for their long legs, pincers and hard shells, most crustaceans are omnivorous scavengers, although some are predators or vegetarians. Either way, a steady diet can assist certain crab species in growing to incredible sizes.
The Seahorse Diet Requires Stealth and Patience in the Wild
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When people picture marine predators, seahorses might not top the list. But make no mistake: The seahorse diet is all about stealth, patience and tiny snacks. These oddball fish have evolved a specialized way of eating that works perfectly with their unusual shape and behavior.