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Animal Classification: A Taxonomy for All Living Things
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The taxonomy that Carl Linnaeus introduced in "Systema Naturae" set the stage for a uniform animal classification system.
6 Wild Cats Still Found Roaming the U.S.
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at six large cats still to be found existing in the wild in the United States.
The Pallas's Cat Is the Original Grumpy Wildcat
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Pallas's cats appear cantankerous, in part due to their flat faces and large, owl-like eyes with round pupils.
How Animal Imprinting Works
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Animal imprinting concerns how some species of animals learn during a short period immediately after birth. Learn more about animal imprinting.
The American Red Squirrel Is Small, Territorial and Aggressive
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Red squirrels have a big attitude, which might have to due with their small size. They have to act big. And they do so with noisy and aggressive behavior.
Why Scientists Put Tiny 3-D Glasses on a Praying Mantis
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have determined mantises use stereopsis to see the world. Learn more about mantises with 3-D glasses in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage
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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.
What's the Difference Between a Brown Bear and a Black Bear?
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Yes, the obvious fur color seems like a dead giveaway, but you can't always judge a bear by the color of its fur.
Blue-ringed Octopus: Tiny, Deadly and Antisocial
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Looks can be deceiving. That's definitely true for the blue-ringed octopus. It's tiny, stunningly beautiful and looks harmless. Yet its venom could kill 26 men in minutes.
Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes?
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Whether you think zebra stripes are black or white, you can't deny they make a fashion statement. Learn how zebra stripes form and what color they are.