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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.

The Stonefish Hides in Plain Sight and Packs a Painful Sting

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The stonefish might look like just another rock on the ocean floor, but don't let that fool you; it holds the title of the most venomous fish in the world. If you're not careful, a step on this camouflaged critter could lead to some serious consequences.

The Biggest Bear Stands 5 Feet Tall on All Fours (Not Even on Its Hind Legs)

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Polar bears are one of the largest mammals on land; only the African elephant can tower over the polar bear in this corner of the animal kingdom. But how do you measure the biggest bear? By height or by weight?

The Drone Quiz

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These tiny flying machines are everywhere - even carrying packages and pizzas. How much do you know about drones? Take this quiz to find out.

Some Anglerfish 'Permanently Mate' and Become a Single Being

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Most species of the rarely seen anglerfish live up to a mile beneath the ocean, where the females lure prey with a head-dangling hook appendage and permanently fuse with male suitors. It doesn't get much stranger than that.

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.

14 Big Lizards That Outsize Your Cat (and Many Dogs)

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Whether they're prowling the forest floor or basking in the sun, big lizards are fascinating creatures. They come in all shapes and sizes, with some being land-dwelling behemoths and others being arboreal species that rule the treetops.

20 Animals That Start With 'I': From Irish Setters to Ivory Gulls

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There is a fascinating world of animals that start with "I." Some animal names are likely more familiar, like the mighty Indian elephant, while others are a little more obscure — looking at you, Iriomote cat.

How Baleen Whales Work

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Baleen whales have plates with coarse bristles for filter feeding. Learn how baleen whales differ from toothed whales that hunt squid and other prey.

12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction

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For generations science fiction writers have helped to shape the future with their imaginations. In his classic novel From the Earth to the Moon, Jules Verne wrote a fictional account of traveling to space nearly a century before it actually happened. What's more, radar, geostationary satellites, and powerful computers that fit in your pocket were all [...] The post 12 Of The Coolest Theoretical Ideas From Science Fiction appeared first on Goliath.

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