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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.
Meet Gigantophis garstini, an Enormous Prehistoric Snake
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Before the 2003 discovery of Titanoboa cerrejonensis, Gigantophis garstini was known as the largest snake to ever roam the Earth.
Neanderthal vs. Homo Sapien: Separate Species With Different Fates
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Neanderthals (Homo neanderthalensis) and humans (Homo sapiens) are two distinct species within the genus Homo. Neanderthals lived in Eurasia until about 40,000 years ago, alongside ancient humans.
5 Quetzal Species Flying in Central and South America
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The quetzal is a colorful, tropical bird that has fascinated humans for thousands of years. One species in particular, the resplendent quetzal, is thought to have inspired Quetzalcoatl" target="_blank">Quetzalcóatl, the Mesoamerican feathered serpent god.
Jellyfish Don't Have Brains, But They Still Sleep
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Do jellyfish sleep? Learn more about a new study on the need for sleep in animals, and in jellyfish, in this HowStuffWorks article.
Here's Why You Shouldn't Eat a Box Turtle in the Wild
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Is it OK to eat a box turtle you've caught? Learn more about the reasons you shouldn't eat a box turtle in this HowStuffWorks article.
Velociraptor Alert: The Feathered Dinosaur Quiz
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Test your knowledge of the fluffy, winged dinos of the bygone Mesozoic era, from little Microraptor to the enormous Yutyrannus with this quiz.
10 Types of Wasps: Fierce but Not Always Threatening
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Think all wasps are just angry insects looking to ruin your picnic? Think again. There are types of wasps that build nests underground, some that live in solitary splendor and others that are downright helpful to your garden.
Panther vs. Jaguar: Kind of Like Saying 'Apple vs. Granny Smith'
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When it comes to big cats, few comparisons get more attention than the showdown of panther vs. jaguar. These animals are powerful, stealthy and mysterious members of the animal kingdom. But are they actually separate species, or is the difference only fur-deep?
10 Extinct Hominids
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Decades of fossil discoveries have revealed much about the extinct members of our hominid family tree, but we're far from having all the answers. What have we learned from some of these fascinating finds?