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More Than a Hashtag: Can Social Media Help Save Endangered Species?

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What impact do social media campaigns have on animal advocacy? Read this HowStuffWorks Now article for more about social media and endangered species.

Are the Ica stones authentic?

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Humans riding dinosaurs: Sounds like a kid's dream come true! History tells us this couldn't possibly have happened, but the Ica stones say otherwise. So is there any truth to these allegedly ancient carvings, or are they just an elaborate hoax?

10 Types of Owls: From Tiny Screech-owls to Great Horned Owls

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Owls are captivating birds known for their nocturnal habits, distinctive hooting calls and remarkable ability to hunt in near silence. With about 200 species found worldwide, these birds of prey come in various sizes and colors. Here, we dig in to 10 types of owls.

The Zonkey Has a Donkey Mom and Zebra Dad

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The zonkey is a rare hybrid that combines the iconic stripes of a zebra with the humble resilience of a donkey.

Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'

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The character of King Louie gets a serious primate upgrade in the new Disney live-action-meets-CGI film. Did the ape also serve as inspiration for sasquatch and yeti?

Tapir: The Ancient Fruitarian With the Tiny Trunk

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The protection of these strange looking, ancient animals, and creatures like them, may be a key component in helping a planet in climate catastrophe.

What is star jelly?

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Star jelly sounds like it could be some sort of cosmic spread for toast -- complete with a flashy label boasting, "Now with 50 percent more universe!" Unfortunately, the real story of star jelly is far less tasty -- and far more terrestrial.

The Pink Fairy Armadillo Is as Mystifying as Its Name

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The pink fairy armadillo looks like something out of a children's book and is so rare that very few people have ever seen one.

Does the Bunyip Really Haunt the Australian Wetlands?

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The bunyip is a cryptid from Australian mythology that lives in wetlands, billabongs and rivers Down Under. But is the bunyip real or just another legend?

Stoat: A Petite, Scrappy and Irresistibly Soft Speedster

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The stoat and the weasel might look alike, but they're not the same animal. The stoat is a serious predator that kills its prey like a vampire!

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