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The Vine Snake Is a Slender, Tree-climbing Carnivore

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Slender as a twig and perfectly camouflaged in trees, the vine snake is an adaptable reptile. They live in some of the most lush and vibrant environments, including the forests of South America.

How To Keep Woodpeckers Away

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Would you like to get rid of a woodpecker that's disturbing your peace and quiet and destroying your house? Read this article to learn how to get rid of a woodpecker.

A Giant Tortoise Lives in the 'Galápagos of the Indian Ocean'

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By the time the oldest human dies, odds are there's a giant tortoise out there somewhere who'll live twice as long as they did. Hailing from the Indian Ocean and the Galapagos islands, giant tortoises have been one of the most durable and long-living species for centuries upon centuries.

The Naked Mole Rat Exhibits Hive Behavior, Lives Up to 30 Years

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The naked mole rat (Heterocephalus glaber) is found in the dry regions of East Africa. These hairless, wrinkly rodents live in underground colonies that function more like insect hives than typical mammal groups.

Platypus Milk: Our Best Hope Against an Antibiotic-Resistant Future

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The platypus is an animal whose milk may have antibiotic-resistant bacteria. HowStuffWorks takes a look at this truly strange and beautiful creature.

Fear of the Human 'Superpredator' Causes Large Carnivores to Eat Less

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How does top predators' fear of humans affect the ecosystem. Learn more about a new study in this HowStuffWorks article.

Sloths Only Poop Once a Week — But They Make It a Good One

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HowStuffWorks finds out why sloths expose themselves to so much danger by leaving their tree homes to poop on the ground.

What Is Doxxing? 5 Ways to Protect Yourself

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Do you know what you're doing when you're "dropping dox" on somebody? It's called "doxxing," and while it's technically not illegal, it's probably not a very nice thing to do to someone.

Why do you have to turn your phone on at airport security?

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Going through airport security is the worst part of flying for most people. Now you may be asked to turn your cell phone on in the security line. Why do you have to do that? And does it really keep us safe?

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