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The Visually Stunning Sunbeam Snake Slithers Under the Radar

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The sunbeam snake of the Xenopeltidae genus is one of the most visually stunning reptiles you'll ever encounter. These snakes, native to Southeast Asia, are known for their dark pigmentation and highly iridescent scales that shimmer with rainbow colors in sunlight.

The Elephant Trunk Snake Is Fully Aquatic

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The elephant trunk snake is one of the most unusual reptiles out there. Native to Southeast Asia, this fully aquatic snake is known for its distinctive appearance, with loose, baggy skin that gives it a texture reminiscent of an elephant’s trunk — hence the name!

11 of the Cutest Animals — And Why Humans Love Them

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What makes an animal cute? In a 2016 article published in "Trends in Cognitive Sciences," researchers found that cuteness plays an important role in the infant-caregiver relationship. The world's cutest animals have features that tug on their parents' heartstrings (and increase their brain activity).

It's Easy to Mistake a Worm Snake for an Earthworm

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The worm snake might be one of the most elusive and curious creatures you've never seen. These small, fossorial snakes spend most of their lives underground or hidden in leaf litter, making them one of the more mysterious members of the reptile world.

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.

Bison vs. Buffalo: What's the Difference?

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People often use the terms "bison" and "buffalo" interchangeably when referring to large, wooly animals in the Bovidae family. If you drive by one of the two in a national park you may even be inclined to say, "Buffalo, bison - they're basically the same, right?"

The Rusty-spotted Cat Is a Teeny-tiny Wild Cat

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This wild cat is known as the 'hummingbird of the cat family' and could almost fit in the palm of your hand, but its diminutive size belies a ferocious personality.

Dik-dik: The Tiny Antelope With the Embarrassing Name

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The name dik-dik comes from the repetitive 'dik' sound the tiny female dik-dik makes when she feels threatened.

Plain-bellied Water Snake Hunts Both in Water and on Land

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The plain-bellied water snake (Nerodia erythrogaster) is a sleek, semiaquatic snake that inhabits central North America. They thrive in both terrestrial and aquatic habitats, making them highly adaptable predators.

The Green Iguana Can Grow up to 7 Feet Long

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Did you know green iguanas have a third eye and can grow up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) long?

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