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King Cobra: A Venomous Snake's Diet and Mating Rituals

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The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the longest venomous snake in the world and is one of the few snake species to make a nest for its eggs.

All About the Python Snake: Diet, Adaptation and Habitats

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Pythons, the longest snakes in the world, are nonvenomous with a lethal squeeze. These snakes constrict their prey before devouring the meal.

10 Best Animals to Keep as Pets

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Domesticated animals once served practical purposes, but now we determine the best animals to keep as pets based on how well they fit our individual lifestyles.

10 Biggest Cat Breeds to (Lovingly) Shed All Over Your Home

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The biggest cat breeds, like Maine Coons and Savannah cats, remind us of their (considerably larger) wild ancestors.

World's Largest Wolves by Weight: The Mighty and the At-Risk

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The world's largest wolves weigh up to 175 pounds (79.4 kilograms) and measure up to 6 feet (1.8 meters) in length.

7 Hybrid Animals That Sound Fake But Are Actually Real

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Hybrid animals, also called crossbreeds, are the offspring of two different or closely related species. Some only exist in captivity due to habitat differences.

9 of the Largest Eagles in the World

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Wingspan isn't the only way to measure the largest eagles in the world. We also looked at weight and height.

6 Best Lizard Pets for Your Home

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The best lizard pets still require specialized care, so make sure to do your research before welcoming one of these reptiles into your home.

Animal Classification: A Taxonomy for All Living Things

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The taxonomy that Carl Linnaeus introduced in "Systema Naturae" set the stage for a uniform animal classification system.

What Is the Oldest Country in the World? Depends on Your Criteria

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With constantly changing borders and governments, identifying the oldest countries in the world is tricky work.