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There Are More Animals That Start With 'X' Than You'd Expect
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Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.
10 Savanna Animals Roaming African Grasslands
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The savanna (sometimes mistakenly spelled as "Savannah," which is in the state of Georgia) describes an African region with grasslands and minimal tree densities. This wide-open landscape becomes a theatre where each animal's instincts and unique evolutionary skills are tested.
Is Permafrost Really, Well, Permanent?
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Permafrost across the globe is rapidly melting. What could this mean for the future of the planet?
There's a Rhino-shaped Cave in Washington State
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It's perhaps one of the strangest fossils ever discovered. We'll explain how it came to be 15 million years ago, and how hikers found it in the '30s.
The Wild History of the Texas Longhorn
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These impressive Texas longhorn has an illustrious past. HowStuffWorks looks at how they wound their way through America and settled in the heartland.
Chances Are You'll Never See a Pine Marten in the Wild
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Pine martens are elusive and love to stay hidden in deep forests, but with strong claws, they are great climbers and hunters.
The Conch Is an Endangered Sea Snail That Needs Your Help
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Before collecting that conch shell, learn how over-harvesting for meat and souvenirs has endangered conch populations and what you can do to help their survival.
20 Animals That Start With 'I': From Irish Setters to Ivory Gulls
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There is a fascinating world of animals that start with "I." Some animal names are likely more familiar, like the mighty Indian elephant, while others are a little more obscure — looking at you, Iriomote cat.
How Aliens Work
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Alien life forms would probably differ from those on Earth but still adhere to certain principles. Learn about astrobiology and the search for alien life forms.
How Butterflies Work
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Butterflies' lives are all about flight. Learn all about the lives of butterflies and what may happen to the butterfly in the future at HowStuffWorks.