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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.
Mammal Pictures
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Mammals are a ubiquitous and diverse class of animals. Learn all about mammals by viewing these mammal pictures.
What is the most violent species?
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When we think about violent animals, many of us turn to creatures like sharks, bears, rhinos, crocodiles or even the Tasmanian devil. What other species outdoes all these others in its capacity to cause violence?
The Mangrove Snake Is a Tree-dwelling Hunter
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Slither into the world of the mangrove snake — one of the coolest reptiles in the mangrove forests of Southeast Asia. These snakes are not only sleek and stunning with their black bodies and bright yellow bands, but they’re also equipped with some fascinating adaptations that make them incredible hunters.