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Genetic Analysis Shakes Up Elephant Family Tree, Raising Conservation Issues
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HowStuffWorks looks at a new genetic analysis clarifying the evolutionary relationships between five modern and extinct elephant species.
Papuan Olive Python: New Guinea's Behemoth in the Rainforest
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Although New Guinea's Papuan olive python is nonvenomous, its color-changing camouflage and mighty constriction make it an excellent hunter.
Could Planting 1 Trillion Trees Counteract Climate Change?
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Many scientists say that the response to climate change will require planting new trees. A whole lot of them.
There Are 4 Types of Reptiles, But 1 Only Exists in New Zealand
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Lizards are some of the most diverse and fascinating creatures on the planet. There are so many types of reptiles that come in an incredible variety of shapes, sizes and colors, from worm-sized snakes and tiny turtles to gargantuan crocodiles and giant monitor lizards that could pass for modern-day dinosaurs.
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.
The Smallest Frog Is Smaller Than Your Fingernail
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The smallest frog on Earth is so tiny it can sit on a dime and still leave space around its toes. Scientists studying amphibians discovered that some frogs have shrunk to extraordinarily small sizes while still functioning as complete vertebrate animals.
Can New York City's Skyscrapers Accommodate Vertical Farming?
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Vertical farming is a method of large-scale farming in an urban environment. Learn about the benefits of a vertical farm and vertical farming technology.
5 Sustainable Hardwoods
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Look almost anywhere, and you'll see things made from wood. Harvesting that much wood can have devastating effects on forests and environments. Fortunately, some of the hardwoods that are most popular can be sustained in your own backyard.
The Dreaded Bradford Pear Tree Smell Isn't Very Pear-Like
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Its blooms are lovely. But to many, the Bradford pear tree's smell and invasiveness are anything but.
Where Wildfire Prevention Impacts People and Climate Most
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The U.S. government is investing over US$7 billion in the coming years to try to manage the nation's escalating wildfire crisis. That includes a commitment to treat at least 60 million acres in the next 10 years by expanding forest-thinning efforts and controlled burns.