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Narwhal Echolocation Abilities Exceed Those of Any Other Animal, Study Finds
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What are the echolocation abilities of a narwhal? Learn more about a new study on narwhal echolocation in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Mako Shark Pups Feed on Unfertilized Eggs Before They're Born
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If the ocean had a drag race, the mako shark would leave the competition in its bubbly wake.
Battle of the Best Sonar: 'Team Dolphin' vs. 'Team Bat'
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Do dolphins or bats have better sonar? That question has led to some playful ribbing among scientists. HowStuffWorks wanted to find out, too.
11 Pretty Awesome Facts About the Pacific Ocean
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It covers more than 30 percent of the planet, and is home to all kinds of sea creatures. What other facts make the Pacific Ocean so amazing?
Can You Correctly Identify These Animals in Spanish?
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Some animal names make perfect sense in Spanish, as they sound like the English word, while others... not so much. Whether you took Spanish in high school or know Greek or Latin root words, don't let curiosity kill the gato. Get satisfaction by taking this animal quiz. You're bound to be more clever than a zorro.
PCBs Are Killing Killer Whales
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A new study paints a grave future for the killer whale, all because of now-banned PCBs. HowStuffWorks looks at the science behind PCBs killing orcas.
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.
Sea Otters Are the Party Animals of the Sea
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Sea otters are intelligent, rambunctious, chatty, curious and gregarious. HowStuffWorks gets to know these cuties.
What Is the Strongest Animal Bite in the World?
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The strongest animal bite in the world isn't easy to measure, but even with conservative estimates, these are some impressive numbers.
Can You Name All of These Sea Animals?
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The world's oceans are homes to countless numbers of beautiful, horrifying and adorable animals-all fascinating! How many of these marine creatures do you think you can you name? You "otter" do better than you think you will!