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The Flying Snake Doesn't Fly So Much as Fall With Style
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To some, the thought of snakes flying through the air is the scariest thought imaginable, but, as we'll explain, flying snakes don't actually fly, they "fall with style."
Don't Hate the Indian Giant Squirrel Because He's Beautiful
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The Indian giant squirrel is covered in flamboyant colors like orange, black and bright purple. HowStuffWorks find out why he's so colorful.
Are animals still evolving?
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Evolution is a never-ending process, but some scientists believe it might be speeding up as human activity impacts the environment.
Are Wolverines Dangerous?
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Wolverines are the ultimate cold weather survivors - cagey and smart. HowStuffWorks gets to know these berserker weasels of the north.
How Dangerous Is the Beaver?
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Beaver attacks get a lot of media attention but should we really be afraid of beavers? HowStuffWorks learns all about these rodents.
The Largest Bird of Prey: Tallest, Heaviest and Widest Wingspan
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The largest bird of prey is a raptor that dominates the air with its massive wingspan, incredible strength and razor-sharp talons. The biggest birds aren't just impressive because of their size; they're also some of the most powerful predators in the avian world, from the highest peaks of South America to the vast forests of Asia.
Box Jellyfish: World's Most Venomous Sea Creature
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Most jellyfish are more bothersome than threatening, but the box jellyfish is so poisonous you might not make it out of the water alive.
1993-1994 Pontiac Firebird
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Instead of a cosmetic facelift, the Pontiac Firebird required a new shape -- and got it in 1993.
The Lowdown on the Lion-like Leonberger
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At 120 to 170 pounds, you might expect the Leonberger to be aggressive and hard to handle, but they're intelligent, gentle and sensitive family dogs.
Ankylosaurus: A Tank-like Herbivore With a Killer Club Tail
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Ankylosaurus was a dinosaur with short, squat legs that allowed it to run at about 6 miles per hour - fast, but not fast enough to outrun a large carnivorous predator like Tyrannosaurus rex.