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How Ticks Work
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Ticks are parasites that feed on the blood of their hosts, and are known for carrying diseases. Learn about ticks and find out how to remove ticks.
HowStuffWorks Illustrated: How Physics Helps Animals Fly
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HowStuffWorks explains how physics helps animals get airborne.
How do kosher foods work?
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When a food package says "Kosher" or "Pareve," what does it really mean? How do Kosher foods work?
Caring for a Vegetable Garden
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Successful vegetable gardens need to be weeded, watered, fertilized, and maintained all through the growing season to ensure a bountiful crop. Learn everything you need to know about caring for a vegetable garden.
What's In Potting Soil? Everything But Soil
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Potting soil looks an awful lot like dirt, except there's likely no earth in the mix. So, what is it really made of? And is it better for potted plants than the stuff from the ground?
What Do Turtles Eat?
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Turtles, whether giant land tortoises, sea turtles or the pet turtle in your aquarium, tend to be omnivores and love a varied vegetarian and protein diet.
The Green Iguana Can Grow up to 7 Feet Long
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Did you know green iguanas have a third eye and can grow up to 7 feet (2.1 meters) long?
Cannibalistic Brown Widow Spider Will Eat Black Widow Species
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The brown widow spider (Latrodectus geometricus) is a lesser-known relative of the infamous black widow. The first brown widow spider was discovered in Los Angeles in early 2000. A member of the cobweb spiders, it is now found in warm, urban areas worldwide.
Spider Eggs and Egg Sacs and Spiderlings, Oh My!
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Let's talk about spider eggs, those tiny wonders of nature that hold the next generation of arachnids.
A Redback Spider Bite Won't Kill You (if You Get Antivenom in Time)
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The redback spider (Latrodectus hasselti) is one of Australia's most iconic arachnids. It's a member of the widow spider family, closely related to the black widow spider. They're famous for their distinctive red markings and potent venom.