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A Corpse Flower Can Grow Over 12 Feet (3.7 Meters) Tall
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Also known as titan arum or Amorphophallus titanum, the corpse flower is known for its rare blooms. This unique plant sometimes takes seven to 10 years before reaching full bloom. When it finally does, plant enthusiasts rush to see this extraordinary occurrence up close.
The Tiny Finger Monkey Gets Lonely Without Its Family
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Some animals are so small they seem more like toys than creatures of the wild. Take the finger monkey, for example. Also known as the pygmy marmoset, it's the smallest monkey in the world and could fit snugly in the palm of your hand.
The Tiny Fox Saved From the Brink of Extinction
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Are island foxes in California endangered? Learn more about the Santa Cruz and Catalina Islands foxes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Stoat: A Petite, Scrappy and Irresistibly Soft Speedster
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The stoat and the weasel might look alike, but they're not the same animal. The stoat is a serious predator that kills its prey like a vampire!
Is It a Dog? A Raccoon? No, It's a Raccoon Dog!
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Technically they're called tanuki, but they may as well be called raccoon dogs because that's what they look like. How much do they share with the dogs we love?
Eastern Brown Snake: Australia's Biggest Biting Culprit
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Eastern brown snakes are among the most notorious venomous snakes in Australia. Known for their speed, agility and highly potent venom, these snakes are responsible for more snake bites in Australia than any other species.
Jackals: Canine Survivors and Tricksters of Folklore
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Jackals are adaptable and wily, survivalists to the core. HowStuffWorks looks at these formidable canines.
15 Animals That Start With 'S': From Sea Lions to Scarlet Macaws
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The animal kingdom is full of incredible creatures, and today we’re focusing on animals that start with "S." Some of them thrive in the wild today, while others once roamed the Earth but are now gone forever.
The Highly Venomous Boomslang Snake Keeps to the Trees
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Native to Sub-Saharan Africa, the boomslang snake is known for its remarkable agility, bright green coloration and potent venom. Despite being one of the few snakes capable of delivering a fatal bite to humans, this tree snake is timid and generally avoids confrontation.
Sloths Only Poop Once a Week — But They Make It a Good One
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HowStuffWorks finds out why sloths expose themselves to so much danger by leaving their tree homes to poop on the ground.