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Where Did Krampus Come From?
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Krampus started as a Germanic Alpine legend, but he's achieved international fame. Learn where Krampus came from at HowStuffWorks.
The Hippopotamus Is Social in Water, Solitary on Land
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Did you know the word "hippopotamus" comes from the ancient Greek for "river horse"? But don't let that fool you; this big, lumbering mammal is anything but a horse. In fact, it's one of the most powerful animals living in Sub-Saharan Africa today.
Do jackals use babysitters?
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Jackal pack are usually made up of a mating pair, their offspring and, in larger packs, nonbreeding adults. Learn how jackals use babysitters for support.
Do Coyotes and Badgers Work Together to Find Food?
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Coyotes and badgers may be unlikely hunting allies, but research shows that these two work together to snare food. How do coyotes and badgers work together?
Fruit Bats Are the Best Pollinators (and Suppliers of Tequila)
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You read that right. Fruit bats are instrumental in pollinating hundreds of plants, including the agave, a key ingredient in tequila.
The Most Dangerous Snake in the World Has Competition
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The "most dangerous snake in the world" debate is entrenched in technicalities because there are so many species of dangerous snakes that have evolved with specialized weapons and deadly skills. These predators threaten small prey in the wild, as well as occasional unlucky humans who cross their paths.
The Tsetse Fly, Blood Meals and African Sleeping Sickness
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Get ready to explore one of Africa's most notorious insects: the tsetse fly. These tiny flies may not look like much, but they play a major role in spreading sleeping sickness, aka human African trypanosomiasis (HAT).
How Do Animals Survive Major Storms?
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Miraculously many animals are able to ride out some of Mother Nature's most powerful storms. HowStuffWorks looks at just how they do it.
The Copperhead Snake Is Seldom Lethal But Always Venomous
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Though a copperhead will bite if disturbed, and it is venomous, its bite is rarely fatal.
How Do Whales Sleep? They're Always Half Awake (Literally)
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It’s a question that puzzles many ocean lovers: How do whales sleep without drowning? Unlike us, whales are voluntary breathers, meaning they have to consciously come up for their next breath. That makes their sleeping habits pretty unique among marine mammals.