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Can You Name All 40 of These Mammals?
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Calling all animal lovers! Do you know your mammals like a zoologist does? They're not all as cuddly as cats and dogs, but they're warm-blooded and hairy - even the dolphins! Prove your animal awareness with this merry mammal quiz!
How Seed Banks Work
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Seed banks store our world's seeds, in case disaster wipes out a plant species. Find out how seed banks protect our future.
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.
The Black Rhino, aka Hook-lipped Rhinoceros
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The black rhino is one of the rarest animals on the African continent - but it wasn't always. At the beginning of the 20th century, there may have been a million black rhinos across Africa.
Could we resurrect dinosaurs from fossil embryos?
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You likely heard that paleontologists uncovered a cache of dinosaur embryos, bone fragments and eggshells in China. You also may recall that we've made crazy leaps forward in genetics and genomics. Can we put the two together and create a dinosaur?
Andes Mountains: Home to Rainforests, Volcanoes and Alpacas
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The Andes mountains span over 4,300 miles along South America's western edge, traversing seven countries from Venezuela to Chile. Famous for its towering peaks like Aconcagua and ancient ruins such as Machu Picchu, the Andes are a captivating mix of natural wonders and historical treasures.
Top 5 Ways We'll Have Fun in 2050
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Predicting the future is a tricky business. We've long been promised flying cars and robot maids, only to be disappointed year after year. What might the crystal ball have in store for us in 2050?
10 Alternatives to Expensive Ingredients
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Are you looking for some alternatives to expensive ingredients? Then check out these 10 alternatives to expensive ingredients.
10 Savanna Animals Roaming African Grasslands
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The savanna (sometimes mistakenly spelled as "Savannah," which is in the state of Georgia) describes an African region with grasslands and minimal tree densities. This wide-open landscape becomes a theatre where each animal's instincts and unique evolutionary skills are tested.
Amazon River Dolphins Are Born Grey and Turn Pink
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The pink Amazon river dolphin, like some mythical creature from another world, is a shockingly beautiful color, but it is also extremely endangered.