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Are meerkats immune to poison?
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Meerkats immune to poison aren't rare in the Kalahari Desert -- they've evolved to resist snake and scorpion venom. Read about the meerkats immunity.
Billions of Brood X Cicadas Are About to Get Loud
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And we mean really loud. Like up to 100 decibels loud. Get all the buzz on what's making these bug-eyed bugs return.
Milk Snake: Harmless Yet Colored for Danger
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Often confused with the venomous coral snake, which advertises its toxicity through bright bands of color, the milk snake is harmless to humans.
The Largest Carnivorous Dinosaur May Not Have Been T. Rex
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They lived about 30 million years apart and never set foot on the same continent. Yet Giganotosaurus carolinii is always getting compared to the world's most popular dinosaur, the beloved and well-known Tyrannosaurus rex, both vying for the position of the largest carnivorous dinosaur in history.
The Serval Stands Tall and Jumps Like A Champion
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Servals have long legs and necks, which allow them to spot prey over the tall grasses of the savanna, but their huge ears give them their best weapon - an acute sense of hearing.
Iterative Evolution: Did the Aldabra Rail Evolve Twice?
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The flightless Aldabra rail only lives on the Aldabra Atoll in Madagascar. But this example of iterative evolution descended from birds that soar.
The Tarantula Is Big and Hairy But Not So Scary
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Tarantulas are the largest spiders in the world and, believe it or not, some can live for up to 30 years.
How Fainting Goats Work
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Fainting goats have been a source of humor in web videos and out in the fields. Learn why fainting goats faint and why fainting goats are bred.
Can You Name These Adorable Fluffy Animals?
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Lions and tigers and bears ... oh, aww! Are you a fluffy animal fanatic? A lover of all things cute and cuddly? Then take the challenge and find out if you have what it takes to name all 40 of these fluffy creatures!
Can You Name All 40 of These Mammals?
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Calling all animal lovers! Do you know your mammals like a zoologist does? They're not all as cuddly as cats and dogs, but they're warm-blooded and hairy - even the dolphins! Prove your animal awareness with this merry mammal quiz!