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The Ultimate Giraffe Quiz
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The giraffe is the tallest living animal and inhabits areas south of the Sahara. Take this quiz to learn more about these graceful, gentle creatures.
The Trapdoor Spider Builds Silk-lined Burrow Traps
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The trapdoor spider is one of the sneakiest hunters in the arachnid world. These clever spiders are named for their unique hunting strategy: They build burrows with hinged "doors" made of soil and twigs that they use to ambush and capture prey. These burrows are lined with silk for stability.
Kaprosuchus Was a Giant, Dinosaur-eating 'Boar Croc'
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Travel back about 95 million years ago to the Late Cretaceous period, and you might just find a "boar crocodile" called the kaprosuchus.
This Rare Giraffe Is Losing More of Its Color Every Year
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The first case of vitiligo observed in a giraffe. Learn more about this color-fading vitiligo giraffe in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Which Prehistoric Creature Are You?
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Plenty of animals are around today whose traits you might want to channel, but what about the animals of yesteryear? From dinosaurs to mammoths to smilodons to terror birds (a real thing), which are you?
The Bengal Tiger Lives in Swamps, Forest and Grasslands
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The Bengal tiger is one of the biggest wild cats on the planet. It's also a popular tiger in pop culture. Shere Khan from "The Jungle Book," Rajah as Jasmine's pet tiger in "Aladdin" and Richard Parker from "Life of Pi" — they're all Bengal tigers!
Slug vs. Snail: More Than Shell vs. No Shell (But Not Much More)
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At first glance, slug vs. snail might seem like a case of one just missing a shell. And in a general sense, that's not far off.
A Tree Frog Can Breathe Through Its Skin
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The tree frog is a small, agile amphibian best known for its climbing ability and vocal nighttime habits. These frogs are typically found in warm, moist environments across the central and southeastern United States, though they can thrive in many habitats with a nearby water source.
4 Yellow and Black Butterfly Species in North America
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If you've spotted a yellow and black butterfly flitting through your garden or the woods, you may have encountered one of several striking species common across North America.
What Is a Baby Turkey Called? 'Poultry' Is About to Make So Much Sense
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When you spot a wild turkey strutting across a field, it's easy to forget they start out tiny and fluffy. So, what is a baby turkey called? The answer is short and sweet: poult.