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The Watery World of the Monster Anaconda

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HowStuffWorks gets to know the anaconda, the largest snake in the world.

The African House Snake Will Love You for a Humid Home

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The African house snake is a small, nonvenomous snake native to southern Africa, often kept as pets due to its docile nature and ease of care. If you're into reptiles, you may have heard of them, but if not, you're in for a treat!

Finding the Strongest Animal in the World, Pound for Pound

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From the immense strength of the African bush elephant to the incredible lifting power of the dung beetle, the animal kingdom is home to some of the world's strongest animals. Their differences demonstrate the many ways in which strength manifests across the planet.

10 Colorful Spiders: Natural Works of Art or Pests? You Decide

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Some spiders blend into the background. Others? They demand your attention. Colorful spiders light up forests, flowers, and even backyards with a dazzling range of hues—and there's more to that brilliance than meets the eye.

The Cheetah Is a Rare Daytime Hunter Among Big Cats

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With lightning speed and incredible vision, the cheetah is the fastest land animal on Earth and the best hunter on the savanna.

So, the American Alligator Can Climb Trees ... How Terrifying

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The American alligator is the second-largest reptile in North America, falling just slightly behind its cousin, the American crocodile.

There Were No Flying Dinosaurs, Only Flying Reptiles

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It can be fun to imagine what it was like when dinosaurs were alive on Earth, lurking under the water, defending their territories on land and soaring through the sky. But wait, that imaginary scenario is technically inaccurate. As it turns out, there were no flying dinosaurs, only flying reptiles.

Pixie Frog: This Giant African Bullfrog Is Neither Dainty Nor Magical

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The pixie frog is not the kind of frog you'd find hopping harmlessly around your garden pond. Also called the African giant bullfrog, this enormous amphibian is known scientifically as Pyxicephalus adspersus.

Can You Identify These Australian Snakes?

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Australia is home to many different species of snakes, both venomous and nonvenomous. How well can you correctly identify some of these creatures? Take this quiz if you would like to find out!

Convergent Evolution: When a Good Idea Moves Between Species

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Organisms not related to each other can develop similar physical attributes without even exchanging notes.

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