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Your Bed Has More Poop Than a Chimp's
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Think your bed is cleaner than a chimp's? HowStuffWorks looks at new researchers from North Carolina State University that set out to find the answer.
Mongoose vs. Cobra: Who'd Win in a Grudge Match?
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The grudge match that was popularized in Rudyard Kipling's short story "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" is a mystifying one, but a few specialized traits allow mongooses to add venomous snakes to their list of entrées.
The Blue Shark Is Built for Long-distance Travel
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Sleek, fast, and unmistakably tinted with ocean hues, the blue shark is a standout among pelagic sharks.
A Barnacle Attaches for Life (Yes, They're Living Crustaceans)
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Ever notice those little crusty clumps stuck to rocks, boat hulls or even whales? Those are barnacles, and while they might not look like much, they're marvels of the natural world.
Mako Shark Pups Feed on Unfertilized Eggs Before They're Born
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If the ocean had a drag race, the mako shark would leave the competition in its bubbly wake.
Goliath Birdeater: A Huge Tarantula That Only Eats Birds Sometimes
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In the dense rainforests of northeastern South America, a giant lurks beneath banana leaves and within deep burrows. Meet the goliath birdeater, the largest tarantula species on Earth. This spider is so big, it can span the size of a dinner plate, making it the undisputed heavyweight of the arachnid world.
Eagle vs. Hawk: A Sharp Eye to Differentiate Birds of Prey
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If you've ever looked up and wondered which raptor you're watching, you're not alone. The eagle vs. hawk comparison is important to casual birders and nature lovers alike.
How Environmental Organizations Work
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Environmental organizations all try to help in different ways. Learn about environmental organizations at HowStuffWorks.
How the Open Automotive Alliance Works
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Google wants to get its Android technology much deeper into the car. Learn about the Open Automotive Alliance at HowStuffWorks.
A Close Look at the Cuban Boa of Guantanamo Bay
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The Cuban boa finds shelter in trees and gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs. The oldest Cuban boa is over 30 years old.