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Steppe: A Civilization-altering Biome Most People Can't Name

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Spanning thousands of miles across the heart of Asia and Eastern Europe, the steppe is one of Earth's most expansive and ecologically important biomes. These vast, flat grassy plains stretch from Hungary in the west to Mongolia and northern China in the east, forming what is known as the Eurasian Steppe.

The Morpho Butterfly: One of Few Species to Live Up to Its Hype

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When people think of the tropics, they often imagine lush green forests, towering trees and flashes of color flitting between the leaves. One of the most iconic and dazzling sights in this landscape is the morpho butterfly, especially the brilliant blue morpho.

Caribou vs. Elk: Comparing Completely Different Deer Species

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Caribou and elk are both majestic members of the deer family, but they are not the same animal. The caribou vs. elk comparison reveals key differences in appearance, behavior, and habitat that set these two species apart (even though they're often confused).

How did the bald eagle get delisted as an endangered species?

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Bald eagle conservation became crucial in saving America's national symbol. Learn how bald eagle conservation efforts took 40 years to delist this bird.

18 Tropical Rainforest Animals You Should Know

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A rainforest is simply a forest that receives a lot of rain. But when you think "rainforest," the image that comes to mind is probably a tropical rainforest: one located near the equator, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.

What Is the Longest Snake in the World? Meet the Top 9

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The Guinness World Record for the heaviest snake goes to the green anaconda, a massive creature that tips the scales at over 500 pounds - basically the snake equivalent of a grand piano. But when it comes to length, some ancient species stretch even longer than a school bus. These slithering giants are the ultimate combination of "long and strong."

5 Cool Cats in the Wild

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When we think of cats in the wild, we most likely think of lions and tigers. But there so many more. HowStuffWorks looks at five super-cool wild cats.

Each Year Spiders Eat Millions of Tons of Food More Than Humans

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Spiders not only eat more meat than humans every year, they also spend a lot of time getting eaten themselves.

5 Addictive Animal Cams You're Gonna Love

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Wondering what's going on in the animal world while you're all cooped up under quarantine? Check out these awesome animal webcams for a virtual visit.

Have invasive species caused any extinctions?

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Introducing a new species into an ecosystem can have unforeseen and disastrous consequences for the species that already live there.

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