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The Tarsier Is One Weird Primate, and Yes, We're Related
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Never heard of the tarsier? Well it's one of the smallest primates in the world but has some of the biggest bug eyes you've ever seen.
Bald Eagle Size, Diet and History as a National Icon
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The national bird of the United States has taken on iconic status as the avian avatar of freedom, but its wingspan and steely gaze guarantee its status in the pecking order of prey birds as a symbol of strength.
How to Prevent Malaria
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Malaria is curable and preventable. Learn about efforts underway to eradicate malaria and how you can protect yourself when you travel to countries where malaria is common.
Monkeypox Confirmed in the U.S. and Europe. What You Need to Know
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What in the world is monkeypox, and should Americans be worried about another contagious virus spreading across the U.S. and Europe?
The Apex Predator List: Life at the Top of the Food Chain
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Apex predators attract a special kind of fascination; also called "super predators," they sit at the top of the food chain, unquestionably the most dominant members of the animal kingdom.
5 Parasites That Breed On and In Your Skin
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Parasites are creepy to begin with. They live on or in a host, including humans. Some even lay eggs in our skin!
18 Tropical Rainforest Animals You Should Know
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A rainforest is simply a forest that receives a lot of rain. But when you think "rainforest," the image that comes to mind is probably a tropical rainforest: one located near the equator, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.
9 Largest Islands in the World
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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.
It's a Manatee's Life: Swim, Eat, Rest, Repeat
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Manatees are so gentle and sweet they'll break your heart, but in 2021, there have been more manatee deaths than in any year in previously recorded history. Why are these gentle giants dying in such unprecedented numbers?
Getting a Grip on Lyme Disease
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There's been a steady uptick in Lyme disease across the United States since 1997, but the news isn't all bad. HowStuffWorks explains.