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Northern Water Snake: Nonvenomous and Ecologically Essential
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The northern water snake (Nerodia sipedon) is a common and widespread nonvenomous snake in North America. These aquatic snakes typically live in and around freshwater bodies - lakes, rivers and wetlands - where they play a crucial role in the ecosystem.
The Javan Rhino Is the Rarest Living Rhinoceros Species
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The Javan rhino is found in just one place on Earth, at least in the wild: Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Once abundant, it is now the rarest rhino and one of the rarest mammals in the world.
10 Types of Lions (Including 4 Extinct Species)
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Lions, one of the most iconic big cats in the animal kingdom, belong to the species Panthera leo, but not all lions are the same. There are several recognized subspecies, each adapted to a specific region and environmental conditions.
Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat
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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.
A Giant Tortoise Lives in the 'Galápagos of the Indian Ocean'
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By the time the oldest human dies, odds are there's a giant tortoise out there somewhere who'll live twice as long as they did. Hailing from the Indian Ocean and the Galapagos islands, giant tortoises have been one of the most durable and long-living species for centuries upon centuries.
Rarest Animals in the World: 10 Critically Endangered Species
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The 10 rarest animals in the world are still found in the wild but are dangerously close to becoming extinct.
Commensalism: I Benefit, You Don't, but It's All Good
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Commensalism is a form of cooperation among species in which one species benefits from another without the first one suffering any harm from the relationship.
Bandicoots Survived Eons of Changing Climates, But This Time It's Different
New findings about ancient, extinct Australasian bandicoot and bilby species underscore how dire things are today when even survivors like these are struggling.
Do Koalas Smell Like Cough Drops?
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Do koalas smell like cough drops? Learn how koalas break down eucalyptus leaves, digest them and render calories from their very fibrous food source.
What Is the Biggest Cat in the World? Top 9 Species in the Wild
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Get ready to unleash your inner wild as we prowl into the heart of the animal kingdom, where the biggest cat in the world roams. And no, we're not talking about Barivel, the Maine coon who holds the record for the longest domestic cat in the world.