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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.
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.
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.
How Fossils Work
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Fossils can tell us how life on Earth has evolved over time and also how the climate has changed. Find out what fossils are and how fossils formed.
Will we ever cure cancer?
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Finding a cure for cancer would help millions of people and solve one the biggest medical problems of the modern age. Find out if we can cure cancer.
The African Clawed Frog and Early Pregnancy Tests
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Meet the African clawed frog, a fully aquatic amphibian that's part living fossil, part lab legend, and part ecological wildcard.