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Sarah the Cheetah, the World's Fastest Land Animal, Has Died
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The cheetah set multiiple land-speed records over her 15 years, and was recently put down. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now video.
Brazilian Free-tailed Bats Are Way Faster Than We Thought
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Birds aren't the only high-speed fliers - these bats are way speedier than once thought. Learn more about the new record at HowStuffWorks Now.
Alligators Go Back 6 Million Years Further Than Thought
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How old is the American alligator species? Learn more about a new study on the age of the alligator species in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why the Inside of a Tornado Gets Super Cold, Leaves You Gasping for Air
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Researchers from Montreal's Concordia University have figured out why the air inside a tornado vortex is cooler and less dense than the surrounding air.
Bison Embrace Democracy, Often Following Female Leaders
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European bison make decisions by popular vote, a new study finds. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.
Starfish Use Intricate Water Whorls as a Survival Mechanism
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Tiny starfish larvae get food and swim by creating swirls of water. See the starfish in action at HowStuffWorks Now.
Scientists Finally Solve Mystery of Weird Mariana Trench Sound
Minke whales are the culprits. Learn more about the whale call at HowStuffWorks Now.
The Only Wild Jaguar in the U.S. Has Finally Been Filmed
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A three-year hunt has paid off with video footage of the only wild jaguar in the United States. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Tiny Underwater Snails Fly Through Water Using Same Physics as Winged Insects
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A new look at the sea butterfly snail reveals a surprising case of convergent evolution. Learn more in this HowStuffWorksNow article.
Should We Be Eating Kudzu?
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How does a kudzu salad sound? Or roasted guinea pig? Learn about foods that don't often appear on U.S. menus but perhaps should at HowStuffWorks Now.