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Are Frogs on the Brink of Extinction?

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Frogs are like the canary in the coal mine for the state of the environment. HowstuffWorks looks at their endangered status.

Meet the Largest Living Organism, aka the Humongous Fungus

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Have you ever wondered what the largest living organism on Earth is? Well, you might be surprised to learn that it's not a giant blue whale or a sequoia tree; it's a fungus!

Groundhogs Are More Than Just Meteorologists

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Groundhogs are omnivorous and hibernate for three months out of every year. HowStuffWorks gets to know more about these little mammals.

What Is Deforestation?

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Deforestation, or the removal of forests, contributes to global warming. Learn how deforestation harms our plants and animals -- even to extinction.

What's so great about teak wood furniture?

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Teak wood is among some of the most expensive furniture. Find out what's so great about teak wood furniture in this article.

Will a drought affect the price of ethanol?

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Many scientists fear the many ways that drought would affect the price of ethanol. Learn about ways that drought would affect the price of ethanol here.

How Can Owls Fly Silently?

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Many people wonder how can owls fly silently. Check out this article to learn how owls can fly silently and the secret to an owls silent flight.

How do armadillos roll into a ball?

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An armadillo ball is what it sounds like: an armadillo rolled up in a ball. Read why an armadillo ball is more than a shape -- it's a defensive tactic.

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.

Fisher Cats: Tough Guys of the Weasel World

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HowStuffWorks looks at the world of the mysterious fisher cat, which actually isn't a cat at all but rather a tough member of the weasel family.

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