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How Dogs Work
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Dogs are actually all one species despite the wide variety of shapes and sizes that make up the family canidae. Learn how dogs evolved from wolves.
Adding Solar Panels to Farms Is Good for Plants, Animals and People
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The unlikely symbiotic relationship of solar panels and agriculture is known as agrivoltaics. Is it coming to a farm near you?
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.
How Gene Pools Work
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The physical you is a result of your DNA, and your DNA is part of the human gene pool. Find out what the "gene pool" really is and what happens when it shrinks.
How Venus Flytraps Work
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Plants that eat other creatures? It sounds like a genetic experiment gone awry. But there's actually nothing unnatural about it; carnivorous plants have been around for millions of years.
How Charismatic Megafauna Work
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People flock to zoos to see pandas, lions and monkeys - but why? Learn more about charismatic megafauna at HowStuffWorks.
Ox vs. Cow: Different Uses for the Same Species
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If you've ever driven past a farm and wondered about ox vs. cow differences, you're tapping into a classic question in animal science.
How Guide Dogs Work
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Guide dogs enable visually impaired people to navigate extremely complex environments. And these dogs are even smarter than you think. Find out what it takes to become a guide dog.
How Octopuses Work
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The two centimeter male pillow octopus is dwarfed by his six-foot female pillow octopus mate. Learn more about the intriguing octopus.
Can animals predict death?
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Can animals predict death? Oscar the Cat made the news for predicting deaths of nursing home patients. Learn about how animals can predict death.