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Muskrats Are Fat Little Rodents With a Signature Smell

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They look a lot like beavers and the two rodents have a lot in common. But muskrats are their own species with their own signature scent.

Gharial: The Rare Crocodilian With an Extremely Narrow Snout

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The gharial is one of the rarest and most unusual-looking crocodilian species on the planet. Learn more about this unique species and discover what conservation groups are doing to protect gharial populations.

Arizona's Grand Falls Gushes to Life Again

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Arizona isn't all desert. Take Grand Falls, aka "Chocolate Falls." It is dry most of the year, but when it rains, this waterfall pours.

10 Construction Projects That Broke the Bank

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Whether we're trying to save a sinking city or dig a massive tunnel, our appetite for construction knows no bounds. But if designers had known the actual cost of these 10 projects, they might have gone back to the drawing board.

How to Draw a Pickup Truck in 5 Steps

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Pickup trucks are handy to have around, and fun to learn to draw. Check out this article to learn how to draw a pickup truck in five simple steps.

Do you know which of these is bigger?

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We live in a world filled with things of all sizes. Some things are super-sized -- other things are simply teeny. Can you pick which of the following is bigger?

All About Ibex Animal Habits, Environments and Life Cycles

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Ibex have been hunted as trophies and for meat and medicinal purposes. As a result, these creatures, classified as bovidae, now face habitat loss.

Why Flash Floods Are So Dangerous

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Both dry and over-saturated soil can contribute to flash flooding. Can anything be done to prevent them from becoming catastrophic?

10 Women Who Broke New Ground in Engineering

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One of the most travelled stretches of U.S. highway was designed by a woman who loved mathematics and wasn't interested in being a teacher. Who was she, and where is it?

How Some Cities Prepare to Withstand Climate Change

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Rising sea levels, increased flood and extreme heat are all signs of climate change. Cities are trying some innovate strategies to cope with and mitigate these events.

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