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The Most Dangerous Wasp and 9 Other Stingers to Avoid
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When it comes to stinging insects, wasps are some of the most feared creatures out there. Unlike honeybees, which can only sting once, most wasps can sting multiple times, injecting painful venom with each strike.
The Reclusive Gila Monster Packs a Venomous Punch
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The Gila monster is the most venomous lizard on U.S. soil. But despite the fact that its bite can be debilitating, its venom can also save lives.
Poisonous Death Cap Mushroom Spreads Over North America
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Amanita phalloides is non-native to the North American continent, introduced to California from Europe, and rapidly spreading.
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.