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How do a zebra's stripes act as camouflage?

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I've heard that the black and white stripes on a zebra provide camouflage. How can this be if they're not in a black-and-white environment?

The Comeback of the Cassette

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Unlikely as it may seem, cassettes are experiencing a huge uptick in sales. HowStuffWorks explains why.

The Javan Rhino Is the Rarest Living Rhinoceros Species

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The Javan rhino is found in just one place on Earth, at least in the wild: Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Once abundant, it is now the rarest rhino and one of the rarest mammals in the world.

Wallace's Giant Bee, World's Largest, Rediscovered

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Wallace's giant bee, the world's largest, has been rediscovered. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

10 Shark Movies to Turn Any Week Into Shark Week

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Whether you're a fan of thrilling adventures or just like your horror movies with extra teeth, shark movies have carved out a unique spot in pop culture.

Where Do Horses Originate From? Not Europe, Not Asia

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Where do horses originate from? We don't mean to sound corny, but the answer really does take us on a journey through millions of years of evolution, migration, and domestication.

Where Do Cows Originate From? Taurine vs. Indicine Lineage

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Where do cows originate from? Oh, so you're ready to dive into the natural history of one of humanity’s most important domesticated animals.

How Frogs Work

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Frogs come in all shapes and sizes and some of them are highly toxic, like poison dart frogs. Learn about frogs and check out pictures of frogs in this article.

10 20th-Century Staples We Never Thought Would Die

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A lot of folks once thought these 10 things would never become obsolete. Learn about 10 20th-century staples we never thought would die at HowStuffWorks.

How Charles Darwin Worked

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How did Charles Darwin develop the idea of natural selection? And how did Charles Darwin and "The Origin of Species" change our thinking and our world?

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