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Anaconda: Snake of Frighteningly Enormous Proportions
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When you think of the word "anaconda," it probably conjures up images of massive, slithering serpents lurking in the waters of South America, right? Well, that's not too far off! The anaconda snake, scientifically known as Eunectes murinus, is the stuff of legends.
Sugar Gliders Are Nature's Cutest Little Daredevils
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These adorable marsupials look as sweet as their name. But what, exactly, are sugar gliders? HowStuffWorks introduces you.
Eastern Gray Squirrel
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The eastern gray squirrel's natural habitat is the hardwood oak, hickory is and walnut forests of eastern North America, where its numbers are controlled by resource availability and predators such as bobcats, owls is and foxes.
Is a Woolly Mammoth Clone Even Possible?
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The woolly mammoth: an iconic extinct species that once roamed the vast arctic tundra during the last ice age. These colossal creatures disappeared thousands of years ago, but now, scientists are working to bring them back.
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.
The Biggest Catfish Ever Caught (So Far)
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Catfishing is more than a hobby—it's a quest for record-breaking giants in rivers and lakes, with the biggest catch becoming modern fishing folklore.
White Spotted Jellyfish: Cute Until They Become Invasive
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You’ve probably seen them in aquarium tanks or floating just offshore—those milky, gelatinous blobs with polka dots and long, frilly arms. Meet the white spotted jellyfish (Phyllorhiza punctata), a tropical jellyfish invader that's turning up far from home.
Muroc Roadsters: Profile of a Hot Rod
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In 2001, Jerry Kugel introduced his line of full-fendered and fenderless Muroc roadsters. Learn more about Muroc roadsters and other hot rods.
Bootlace Worms Can Grow Longer Than Most Whales
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You might not think a worm could be longer than a whale, but allow us to introduce you to the bootlace worm, one of the longest animals on the planet. And, oh and it packs a potent toxin, too.
The Rise of Bioengineered Food and Agricultural Biotechnology
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Agricultural biotechnology is the process of genetically engineering the food we eat. Learn about agricultural biotechnology.