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To Save the Galapagos Islands, We May Need to Modify Rat DNA
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How could altering rat DNA reduce the population on the Galapagos Islands? Learn more about GMO rats in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
The U.S. Wild Pig Population Is Exploding
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The feral pig population in the U.S. is a growing problem in nearly 40 states. HowStuffWorks NOW looks into how the USDA intends to tackle the issue.
Aardwolf: Aaarvark? Wolf? Nope, It's a Tiny Hyena
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Aardwolves aren't closely related to either aardvarks or wolves, but these little hyenas resemble both in some ways.
Sea Turtles Are Making a Huge Comeback, Thanks to the Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Endangered Species Act, passed in 1973 has been a resounding success. HowStuffWorks looks at the astounding numbers.
Giant VW-sized Turtles Once Prowled South American Waters
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Stupendemys geographicus, a prehistoric turtle the size of a small car, once roamed the soupy pre-Amazonian waters of South America.
6 Types of Plants That Most Flora Fall Into
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Plants may not walk or talk, but they’re some of the busiest life forms on Earth. From towering trees to tiny mosses, the many different types of plants offer food, shade, oxygen, and color to the world.
Deep Sea Jellyfish Have 30-foot-long Tentacles
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In the deepest, darkest parts of the ocean, far below where visible light can reach, swims one of the strangest animals on Earth: the deep sea jellyfish. These mysterious creatures thrive in a zone so dark and pressurized it's nicknamed the midnight zone.
What Is a Group of Turkey Vultures Called? Depends What It's Doing
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If you've ever seen large birds circling high above or gathered near a carcass, you might have wondered, what is a group of turkey vultures called?
The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows
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The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.
How Australia's King Brown Snake Got Its Name
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The king brown snake, also known as the mulga, occupies many regions of Australia and is partial to the most arid regions.