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The Ultimate Penguin Quiz
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Penguins are creatures you see in the zoo or in nature movies, unless you happen to have been part of an expedition to the North Pole. Take this quiz to learn a little more about these flightless birds.
Hedgehog Balloon Syndrome Sounds Adorable, Can Be Deadly
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What is hedgehog balloon syndrome? Learn more about how injuries can cause hedgehogs to inflate in this HowStuffWorks article.
New Coconut-eating, Tree-dwelling Giant Rat Species Discovered
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What is the new mammal Uromys vika? Learn more about the newly discovered tree rat in this HowStuffWorks article.
Squirrels Are Hardwired to 'Dance' When a Car's Coming
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Why do squirrels exhibit behavior that can get them killed by cars? And how can you avoid them? Find out at the answers at HowStuffWorks.
How the Spider-tailed Horned Viper Tricks Unsuspecting Prey
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There probably aren't many animals as aptly named as the spider-tailed horned viper. With a tail tip that resembles a spider and horns atop its head, it's easy to visualize this venomous snake.
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.
'Man Flu' Could Be a Real Thing
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A Canadian scientist found that men really are more susceptible to respiratory complications than women. HowStuffWorks looks at a study on 'man flu.'
All Mouth, No Anus: Microscopic Organism Could Be Oldest Human Ancestor
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Primitive deuterostome fossils show a precursor to all vertebrates, including humans. Learn about deuterostomes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why Do We Say We're 'In a Pickle'?
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Ever found yourself in a pickle and wondered, "Hey, why the heck do we call it a pickle?" Let's see if we can swim through the brine and find out.