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Goliath Birdeater: A Huge Tarantula That Only Eats Birds Sometimes
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In the dense rainforests of northeastern South America, a giant lurks beneath banana leaves and within deep burrows. Meet the goliath birdeater, the largest tarantula species on Earth. This spider is so big, it can span the size of a dinner plate, making it the undisputed heavyweight of the arachnid world.
How Does a Forest Fire Benefit Living Things?
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Forest-fire prevention has been a touchstone of American consciousness since the creation of Smokey the Bear in the 1940s. But now, environmental experts believe that some amount of fire is good for the forest too.
How Meerkats Work
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Meerkats are highly social mammals that live in the Kalahari Desert. Learn about meerkats and the meerkat family structure.
Why Do Lemurs Live Only in Madagascar?
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Lemurs live in Madagascar - and no other place on Earth. But long ago, they thrived all over the planet. Learn why lemurs live only in Madagascar.
Why are orca called killer whales?
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People love to swim with them so why are orca called killer whales? Find out why orca are called killer whales and whether an orca is a whale.
How Cave Biology Works
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Cave biology is the study of the animal specimens that live and evolve in caves. Learn about cave biology and cave animals in this article.
Can You Identify These Mountain Animals?
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Mountains cover around 20% of the Earth's surface, and there's a whole lot more life way up there than a few dozen humans seeking climbing glory. Take our quiz to see how many of these mountain-dwelling critters you can name!
How are shark pups born?
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Shark pups can be born three different ways: live birth, hatching from an egg and a combination of both. Read more about shark pups and their birth.
Can animals predict death?
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Can animals predict death? Oscar the Cat made the news for predicting deaths of nursing home patients. Learn about how animals can predict death.
How Cannibalism Works
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Cannibalism is a topic that's widely misunderstood and feared -- especially in the Western world. Learn about cannibalism and ancient and modern practitioners.