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What If Mosquitoes Went Extinct?
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Imagine going outside in the summer and not being eaten alive by mosquitoes. Yeah, no mosquitoes! Well, don't celebrate just yet, because a world with no mosquitoes might have a radically different food chain.
When Kinkajous Don't Play Nice
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Kinkajous are nocturnal foragers closely related to raccoons. HowStuffWorks gets to know these arboreal creatures and how they interact with humans.
Is Human Composting the Greenest Burial Option?
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California just became the fifth state to legalize human composting as an alternative to burial. How does this work?
Marmot vs. Groundhog Habitats and Hibernation Patterns
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Ah, the great marmot vs. groundhog distinction. These two burrowing, chubby members of the squirrel family that are often mistaken for the same animal.
What Do Gorillas Eat? How Are They Such Muscular Herbivores?
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Gorillas — one of the most powerful great apes — have a diet that might surprise you. Even though they’re massive and strong, their meals consist mostly of plants. But let's get specific: What do gorillas eat in the wild, and how do their diets change depending on where they live?
How Icebergs Work
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Icebergs are a lot more than just giant chunks of floating ice. Learn about icebergs and find out how icebergs can affect the ocean around them.
What Is the Dumbest Animal? These 14 Defy Evolution
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What is the dumbest animal on Earth? Spoiler: It's not your uncle who tried to deep-fry a turkey in his bathtub.
Octopus Crafts
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Octopus crafts includes easy instructions for sculpting a balloon animal. Learn more about octopus crafts.
How to Kill Maggots
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Whether in your kitchen, garden or garage, maggots are never an exciting discovery. Learn about how to kill maggots in this article.
Wood & Termite Damage
Termites may be small, but they sure are hungry -- hungry enough to eat your entire house! Here's how to spot and repair the damage they cause.