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Dive Inside the Weird World of the Ocean Sunfish
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The sunfish is one of the gentle giants of the sea. HowStuffWorks explains how why it loves sunbathing, dining on crabs and taking deep ocean dives.
Why a Spotted Python Should Totally Be Your Next Pet
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the spotted python, which may sound scary, but makes a great pet if you're in the market for a snake.
How well do you know zoology?
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Animals ... we love 'em! But there's a lot more to the animal kingdom than YouTube videos of doggies and kitties. Test your knowledge of zoology with our quiz!
What's the difference between a seal and a sea lion?
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The difference between seals and sea lions is easy to spot once you know what to look for. Learn about the difference between seals and sea lions.
11 of the Cutest Animals — And Why Humans Love Them
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What makes an animal cute? In a 2016 article published in "Trends in Cognitive Sciences," researchers found that cuteness plays an important role in the infant-caregiver relationship. The world's cutest animals have features that tug on their parents' heartstrings (and increase their brain activity).
What if people had evolved as birds?
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If people had evolved as birds, we'd probably lay eggs. Learn more about what would happen if people had evolved as birds at HowStuffWorks.
Think Dimetrodon Was a Dinosaur? Think Again
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Dimetrodon may look for all the world like a dinosaur, but in reality, was a member of the same clade, or group of animals, that gave rise to mammals.
Do These Nightmare Parasites Hack Snail Brains to Survive?
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This parasitic worm invades a snail's eyestalks, where it pulsates to imitate a caterpillar, attracting the ultimate target, a bird.
Butter Beans vs. Lima Beans: Different Foods or Regional Naming?
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If you've ever found yourself staring at a bag of beans in the grocery store and wondering if it matters whether you put butter beans vs. lima beans in your cart, you're not alone. It's a common culinary conundrum, especially in kitchens from the Midwest to the South.
Can You Identify These Snakes?
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Whether you're a budding herpetologist who loves nothing more than watching a forked tongue flicker, or you're deathly afraid of coming face to face with a snake in your own yard, knowing how to identify snakes can be a huge help. Take our quiz to see how many you can name.