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Jaws and Claws: Alligators Eat Small Sharks More Often Than We Thought
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HowStuffWorks reports on a scientific team found evidence that alligators do eat small sharks.
It Takes a DJ: Healthy Reef Sounds May Lure Fish to Damaged Reefs
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If it looks like a party is on, maybe they'll come back. Playing the sounds of a noisy, healthy coral reef can attract important fish species to devastated reef habitats.
What Is a Group of Buzzards Called? Depends, Are They Feeding or Flying?
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Buzzards soar on rising air currents, often circling high above fields and forests. But what is a group of buzzards called? As with many birds of prey, there’s more than one term, each tied to the birds’ behavior and setting.
The Banded Water Snake Is an Opportunistic Hunter
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The banded water snake is one of the most fascinating aquatic reptiles you'll find slithering through the waterways of the southeastern United States.
How Wetlands Work
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Wetlands act like sponges, soaking up extra water during floods. They filter water as it runs to our rivers and streams. Find out what else wetlands do.
Will Sleeping With a Fan on Kill You?
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Temperature matters when we sleep. Learn why people think sleeping with a fan on kills at HowStuffWorks.
The Pufferfish Really Isn't Happy to See You
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You've probably seen pufferfish on TV or at your local aquarium, puffing up like a balloon when they're startled. But there's way more to pufferfish than their signature defense mechanism. They're a diverse group of species with some truly unique traits.
12 Colorful Frog Species: From Tie-dyed Designs to Rare Hues
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Some frogs blend into mud or leaves. Others look like someone spilled a paint set on them. These colorful frog species are so bright and beautiful, they seem designed to be seen.
9 Largest Birds in North America: Endangered Species and Predators
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You don’t need to go on safari to see giants. The largest birds in North America soar through skies, stalk wetlands and impress with sheer size.
8 Best Countries for Safari Adventures
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Think the zoo is wild? Then you haven't experienced the real thing.