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The Komodo Dragon Will Feast on Its Own Young
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Found only in Indonesia, the Komodo dragon (Varanus komodoensis) roams the rugged terrain of islands like Komodo Island and within Komodo National Park, a protected sanctuary for these unique reptiles.
The Minuet Cat Is Basically a Persian Munchkin (and We Love It)
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Let's talk about a feline that's small in stature but big on charm: the Minuet cat. Also known as the Napoleon cat, this domestic hybrid breed is a delightful mix of two existing domestic breeds: the Munchkin and Persian cat groups.
How Long Do Roosters Live?
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Chickens typically live 5 to 10 years, which might be bad news if you have an undesired cock-a-doodle-doo alarm and are groggily wondering, "How long do roosters live?"
What's a prehistoric toolkit and how could it rewrite human history?
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A prehistoric toolkit is a set of tools that early humans utilized. Learn about a prehistoric toolkit in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Axolotl Life Expectancy Is Roughly Halved in the Wild
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Axolotl life expectancy might not sound like a burning topic, but once you learn what these amphibians can do, you’ll be hooked.
10 Weird Ways Organisms Reproduce
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Nature has come up with many ways to increase populations. Learn more about the weird ways organisms reproduce at HowStuffWorks.
How Do Bacteria Reproduce?
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Bacteria are both friend and foe to humanity. They cause and cure health problems, make rotting food stink and give sourdough its delicious taste. Find out how these countless tiny microbes accomplish all of this and more.
The Cheetah Is a Rare Daytime Hunter Among Big Cats
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With lightning speed and incredible vision, the cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth and the best hunter on the savanna.
How the 'Alien' Xenomorph Works
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You've always wondered how the xenomorph in 'Alien' worked. Now it's time to go behind the scenes and meet the xenomorph in 'Alien.'
Are Tasmanian Devils Fighting Their Way Out of Extinction?
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Tasmanian devil extinction is a possibility; even at birth, their lives are fraught with survival hardships. Read about the cause of Tasmanian devil extinction.