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The Cleanest Lakes in the U.S. Aren't the Same as the Clearest
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American lakes are a vital feature of the country's landscape and cultural identity; from the Great Lakes in the Upper Penninsula to the picturesque Ozarks of the Midwest, citizens have flocked to these large freshwater sources for trade, natural resources and top-notch recreational activities.
Alligators Go Back 6 Million Years Further Than Thought
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How old is the American alligator species? Learn more about a new study on the age of the alligator species in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
6 Axolotl Predators: Dangers in Both Nature and Captivity
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Despite their charm and regenerative powers, axolotls face many threats in the wild.
How Do Oysters Make Pearls?
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How do oysters make pearls, and what is the difference between natural and cultured pearls?
How the Coelacanth Works
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When the coelacanth was discovered in 1938, scientist knew they had found something extraordinary. Learn more about the coelacanth at HowStuffWorks.
What's the Difference Between a Lake and a Pond?
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It's not just the size that differentiates a lake from a pond. The real distinctions flow much deeper.
What Kind of Water Snake Do You Spy in Your Local Pond?
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Have you ever seen a snake in or near a river or pond? It was probably a water snake! These slithery swimmers are easy to spot anywhere the world gets a little wetter, particularly near freshwater.
Exactly what happens if we run out of water?
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On a planet that is 70 percent water, people don't have enough clean, safe water to drink. We're in a water crisis, and water rights are becoming a big issue. What happens if we just plain run out?
How Much Water Is on Earth?
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Water is one of the most abundant substances on the planet. About 70 percent of our planet is covered by oceans, but just how much water is there on Earth?
Atlantic Ocean Currents Weakening, Near Verge of Collapse, Study Says
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The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, or AMOC, plays an essential role in regulating ocean temperatures, but it looks as if it may be collapsing. What happens next?