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Could scientists resurrect the dodo bird?
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The dodo bird could be brought back from extinction thanks to the recent discovery of an intact dodo skeleton. Read about the recent dodo bird discovery.
Do dire wolves exist?
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A person encountering a dire wolf will likely end up in dire straits, but do they have grounding in reality? Learn about dire wolves at HowStuffWorks.
10 Plants Lost to History
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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo - just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.
Hagoromo Fulltouch: The Legendary Chalk Hoarded by Mathematicians
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The world's most beloved chalk was pulled back from the brink of extinction, to the relief of the world's mathematicians and chalk enthusiasts.
Which of today's animals lived alongside dinosaurs?
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Which of today's animals lived alongside dinosaurs? Some animals' ancestors lived with dinosaurs. Learn which current animals lived alongside dinosaurs.
What Is Deforestation?
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Deforestation, or the removal of forests, contributes to global warming. Learn how deforestation harms our plants and animals -- even to extinction.
Boa Constrictor Diets, Habitats and Mating Strategies
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The boa constrictor is a large, nonvenomous snake known for squeezing the life from its prey. They are not considered to be at a high risk of extinction.
What would it take to save every endangered species?
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To save every endangered species we would need an incredible amount of planning and money. Learn more about what it would take to save every endangered species.
Could a gamma-ray burst wipe out all life on Earth?
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When a huge star collapses, it releases massive amounts of radiation in concentrated streams. If one of those streams hit Earth, it wouldn't be pretty. But where should we put "gamma-ray bursts" on our list of anxieties?
Genetic Analysis Shakes Up Elephant Family Tree, Raising Conservation Issues
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HowStuffWorks looks at a new genetic analysis clarifying the evolutionary relationships between five modern and extinct elephant species.