Search Results | extinct

Your search for "extinct" returned 573 results

Remembering Marshall Brain, Founder of HowStuffWorks

history.howstuffworks.com/historical-figures/marshall-brain.htm

The endless curiosity of Marshall Brain helped educate, inform and inspire countless students, entrepreneurs and web surfers for decades before Brain's death on November 20, 2024.

Mysterious Taxonomy: The Cryptids Quiz

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/cryptids-quiz

They lurk in the dark woods, the deep lakes, the uncharted oceans, the shadows of an old barn or a deserted city street - cryptids, creatures that defy categorization and sometimes logic. Identify these 30 cryptids based on their descriptions.

The Cassowary Is the World's Most Dangerous Bird

animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/cassowary.htm

This exotic bird could seriously injure or kill a person or a dog in an instant with its deadly claws.

What's the Difference Between an Alaskan Malamute and a Husky?

animals.howstuffworks.com/pets/malamute-vs-husky.htm

There are two types of huskies and they both look like malamutes, so it's no wonder people can't tell them apart. HowStuffWorks clears up the confusion.

10 Biggest Sharks in the World

animals.howstuffworks.com/fish/sharks/biggest-sharks-in-world.htm

Sharks: They are the stuff of legend and the stuff of nightmares. But which are the biggest? Here are the top 10.

Siberia's Batagaika Crater Just Keeps Growing, and That's Not Good

science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/earth/geology/batagaika-crater.htm

It's known as the "Gateway to Hell" and while it might not actually get you there, what it will unleash if it keeps thawing could truly be hellish.

It's a Manatee's Life: Swim, Eat, Rest, Repeat

animals.howstuffworks.com/mammals/manatees.htm

Manatees are so gentle and sweet they'll break your heart, but in 2021, there have been more manatee deaths than in any year in previously recorded history. Why are these gentle giants dying in such unprecedented numbers?

38 Colorful Birds You Didn't Know Exist

animals.howstuffworks.com/birds/colorful-birds.htm

The most colorful birds come in such dazzling hues that they are often the subject of artists and photographers.

Have we reached peak oil?

science.howstuffworks.com/environmental/green-science/peak-oil.htm

Oil is a nonrenewable resource. Have we found all the oil there is to find, or is there more out there somewhere? What's the best way to wean ourselves from our oil dependency?

Can You Identify All of the Best Cars and Trucks From This Decade?

play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/can-you-identify-all-of-the-best-cars-and-trucks-from-this-decade

The automotive industry has been on fire for the past decade, introducing cars that aren't just easy on the eyes but also extremely dependable. Reintroductions, facelifts and implementing hybrid technology are just a few examples of how the good cars became the best cars. Can you identify these 40 remarkable cars produced over the last decade?

431 - 440