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Horseshoe Crabs Endangered by Biomedical Bloodletting
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Horseshoe crabs are a valuable commodity to the biomedical industry, which is not helping their chances of survival. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Gemsbok
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Gemsboks can be spotted in Ethiopia and Somalia to Namibia and eastern South Africa. Learn more about the Gemsbok at HowStuffWorks.
Patagonian Cavy
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The Patagonian cavy is also called the Patagonian hare, has long legs similar to those of rabbits and hares.
American Bison
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The American Bison is commonly referred to as the buffalo. Get more facts at HowStuffWorks.
Indian Python Population Threats and Conservation Efforts
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The Indian python was once considered a subspecies of the Burmese python. Now that the former is recognized as its own distinct species, it faces endangerment.
Black-Tailed Prairie Dog
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Black-Tailed Prairie Dog, believe it not, does not resemble the typical dog at all. Get facts at HowStuffWorks.
Baird's Tapir
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As with other tapirs, the short trunk of the Baird's tapir is composed of nose and upper lip. The tapir uses its trunk to pick up grasses, leaves is and fruit and carry them to the mouth.
Jaguar vs. Leopard: Spotting the Similarities and Differences
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When it comes to big cats, jaguar vs. leopard identification can be tricky due to the animals' similar spotted coats. However, these wild cats belong to separate species within the genus Panthera and have distinct differences in appearance, behavior and habitat.
What Is the Longest Snake in the World? Meet the Top 9
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The Guinness World Record for the heaviest snake goes to the green anaconda, a massive creature that tips the scales at over 500 pounds - basically the snake equivalent of a grand piano. But when it comes to length, some ancient species stretch even longer than a school bus. These slithering giants are the ultimate combination of "long and strong."
Gharial: The Rare Crocodilian With an Extremely Narrow Snout
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The gharial is one of the rarest and most unusual-looking crocodilian species on the planet. Learn more about this unique species and discover what conservation groups are doing to protect gharial populations.