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How Desert Animals Thrive in the Hottest Regions of the World

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Discover the fascinating world of desert animals. Explore their survival strategies and adaptations in harsh arid environments.

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.

There Are More Animals That Start With 'X' Than You'd Expect

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Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.

The Hognose Snake Plays Dead in Dramatic Fashion

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These snakes are some of the best reptilian actors you'll ever meet, but don't let the act fool you.

Swordfish Are the Natural-born Gladiators of the Sea

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The swordfish's nose might look crazy weird, but these gladiators of the sea are perfectly outfitted for ocean battle.

Tasselled Wobbegong Shark: A Goofy-looking Lurker

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With a name that sounds like it belongs in a storybook, the tasselled wobbegong shark is one of the ocean’s most fascinating ambush predators.

How Do Eels Reproduce?

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It's a slippery proposition, to be sure, but bees do it, birds do it and you can bet that eels do it too. The question is, how?

How Cicadas Work

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Some cicadas are annual breeders and some show up about every 17 years. They all produce a 'song' that is almost loud enough to damage our ears.

Fruit Bats Are the Best Pollinators (and Suppliers of Tequila)

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You read that right. Fruit bats are instrumental in pollinating hundreds of plants, including the agave, a key ingredient in tequila.

Baby It's Cold Outside! How the Arctic Fox Survives Frigid Temps

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The arctic fox thrives in temperatures as low as -58 degrees F (-50 degrees C), largely because it has the warmest coat of any animal on Earth.

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