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The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows
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The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.
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."
Venice Isn't Alone: 7 Sinking Cities Around the World
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Subsidence, or the decline in the elevation of land surface, is creating a problem for some coastal cities as sea levels rise.
38 Colorful Birds You Didn't Know Exist
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The most colorful birds come in such dazzling hues that they are often the subject of artists and photographers.
Kaprosuchus Was a Giant, Dinosaur-eating 'Boar Croc'
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Travel back about 95 million years ago to the Late Cretaceous period, and you might just find a "boar crocodile" called the kaprosuchus.
Hippo vs. Rhino: Who Comes Out on Top?
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The question of hippo vs. rhino is seriously a heavyweight showdown in the world of wildlife. These massive animals share African habitats but have very different biology, behavior, and reputations.
How Did the U.S. Look Before the EPA?
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The U.S. has come a long way since forming the EPA in 1970. HowStuffWorks digs out some pics from the National Archives to show just how far.
Could military strategy win the war on global warming?
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Could military strategy win the war on global warming? Learn how aerial reforestation uses military strategy and technology to replant forests.
Where Do Axolotls Live and Why Do They Look So Strange?
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The axolotl, a critically endangered species, can regenerate virtually any of its limbs or organs and has a face that's totally irresistible.
Amphibians vs. Reptiles: Do You Know the Actual Difference?
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Let's dig into the key traits, differences and surprising similarities of these cold-blooded creatures.