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The Marine Iguana Is The World's Only Seafaring Lizard

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The marine iguana is found only in the Galápagos Islands. From their sleek swimming skills underwater to their clumsy movements on land, they're perfectly adapted to their marine environment.

How Will Panhandlers Fare as Our Economy Goes Cashless?

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Does the trend toward a cash-free payment society have an impact on panhandlers? Learn more in this HowStuffWorks article.

Commensalism: I Benefit, You Don't, but It's All Good

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Commensalism is a form of cooperation among species in which one species benefits from another without the first one suffering any harm from the relationship.

What's the Difference Between a Dugong and a Manatee?

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Their mamas may be the only ones who can tell them apart, but there are major differences between these cousins, one being the type of water in which they can survive.

Flemish Giant Rabbits Are Docile Snuggle Bunnies

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Flemish giants, also known as "Flemmies," make great pets, but the question is, how did they get so big?

Do Rhinos Really Stomp Out Fires?

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Do rhinoceros double as firefighters? That's the legend, at least. But is there any truth to it?

Orangutan Jungle School: Teaching Orangutans How to Be Orangutans

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The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation teaches orphaned orangutans the art of survival in the wild. HowStuffWorks goes into the jungle for a look.

Does the Bunyip Really Haunt the Australian Wetlands?

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The bunyip is a cryptid from Australian mythology that lives in wetlands, billabongs and rivers Down Under. But is the bunyip real or just another legend?

The Wampus Cat Myth Explained: Origins and Sightings

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The Wampus Cat has roots in Cherokee folklore and Appalachian legends, but is the six-legged feline just another mythical creature on a long list of cryptids?

12 Animals That Start With 'M': From Manatee to Muscovy Duck

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How many animal names start with an "M"? The animal kingdom has many incredible animals that start with "M," including mighty predators, gentle giants, the largest species of fish and common animals found in the northern hemisphere.

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