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How Mogwai and Gremlins Work
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To a child of the 80s, a mogwai is the ideal pet. But woe to those pet owners who wound up with a gremlin. Learn how mogwai and gremlins work.
Ceratosaurus: The Horned Lizard of the Jurassic Period
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Hey there, dinosaur enthusiasts! Let’s dive into the world of Ceratosaurus, a predator of the Jurassic period.
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.
Black-footed Cat: A Tiny and Ferocious Predator
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In the vast wilds of southern Africa, one of the fiercest hunters is also one of the tiniest. Meet the black-footed cat, also known as Felis nigripes. This small spotted cat may look like a house pet, but its stocky body, short tail and stealthy hunting skills place it among the most formidable of the wild cats.
Paradise Flying Snake Truly Falls With Style
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Gliding through the canopies of southeast Asia, the paradise flying snake (Chrysopelea paradisi) cuts a striking figure.
The Eyeless Olm Lives Underground and Underwater
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The olm is one of the strangest amphibians on Earth. This pale cave salamander lives in permanently dark habitats beneath the limestone landscapes of southeastern Europe.
That Blob on the Beach Is Sea Pork
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Sea pork is the common name for a tunicate, the ocean's most common invertebrates. Get to know these gelatinous scraps!
Prehistoric Turtle Had a Toothless Beak But No Shell
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A 220 million-year-old turtle fossil discovered in China is the first of its kind ever to be found. HowStuffWorks looks at the rare fossil discovery.
Carcharodontosaurus Rivaled T. rex as a Shark-toothed Hunter
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Today, we're diving deep into the world of Carcharodontosaurus, one of the most fearsome meat-eating dinosaurs to ever roam the Earth.
Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus: The Internet's Favorite Fake
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Sounding like something out of a sci-fi novel, the Pacific Northwest tree octopus has made its way into the hearts of internet users, educators and even conservation enthusiasts for years.