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Monkfish May Be Ugly, But They Sure Taste Delicious
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If you think monkfish looks a bit like a monster, we're right there with you. But there's also a reason this fish is known as the poor man's lobster. It tastes pretty frickin' delicious.
Amethystine Python: Australia's Largest Native Snake
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The highly adaptable amethystine python is a nocturnal predator that's able to make itself at home in tropical rainforest, mountains and other landscapes.
Some Anglerfish 'Permanently Mate' and Become a Single Being
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Most species of the rarely seen anglerfish live up to a mile beneath the ocean, where the females lure prey with a head-dangling hook appendage and permanently fuse with male suitors. It doesn't get much stranger than that.
A Close Look at the Cuban Boa of Guantanamo Bay
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The Cuban boa finds shelter in trees and gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs. The oldest Cuban boa is over 30 years old.
Tiger vs. Bear: Which Apex Predator Wins in a Fight?
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In a hypothetical showdown — tiger vs. bear — which animal would win? Both are apex predators, equipped with sharp teeth, powerful claws, and a will to survive.
Green Anaconda: Meet the Heaviest Snake in the World
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The green anaconda hunts both in water and on dry land, which is even scarier when you realize the snake is capable of eating prey larger than its own body.
4 Boa Snake Subspecies and the Constrictor Pet Trade
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The boa snake captivates reptile enthusiasts and researchers alike with its size, behavior and unique adaptations. Native to Central and South America, the large and heavy-bodied snake occupies a wide variety of habitats, from rainforests to arid regions.
The Arabian Sand Boa Burrows in Sand to Ambush Prey
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The Arabian sand boa has mastered the art of living beneath the sand. Found slithering (or, more accurately, burrowing) across the Arabian Peninsula, its ability to stay nearly invisible — with just its eyes peeking above the sand — makes it one of the sneakiest hunters in the desert.
The Reticulated Python Slithers in as the World's Longest Snake
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The reticulated python has a reputation for taking the title of world's longest snake. While you can own one as a pet, there are some vital restrictions.
All About the Python Snake: Diet, Adaptation and Habitats
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Pythons, the longest snakes in the world, are nonvenomous with a lethal squeeze. These snakes constrict their prey before devouring the meal.