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Why Didn't Evolution Give Us the Ability to Smell Fresh Water?
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You'd think being able to smell drinkable water would be an evolutionary advantage. But we can only smell things that suggest potable water. Why is that?
What If There Were No Snakes?
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Snakes get a bad rep. They've become so associated with dishonesty, deception and temptation that many might prefer the world just rid itself of them altogether. But creepy as they may be, it turns out that snakes are pretty handy to have around.
The Charismatic Capybara Is Chiller Than Your Dog
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HowStuffWorks takes a look at the enormous and charismatic rodent known as the capybara.
5 Reasons Geckos Are the Coolest Lizards
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Geckos have abilities that definitely take lizardhood up a notch.
How Humans Have Made a Mess of Mink
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The wars between American and European mink species and humans quietly rage worldwide. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Bobcats Are Back From the Brink (and Possibly in Your Backyard)
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Bobcat populations were down in the 1980s, but restrictions on hunting and trapping have brought them back. HowStuffWorks checks out these cool cats.
The Harpy Eagle: Terrifying Apex Predator or Creepy Halloween Costume?
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The largest eagle in the world has a claw the size of a grizzly bear's, a leg the size of a human's and a very disapproving gaze.
The Pallas's Cat Is the Original Grumpy Wildcat
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Pallas's cats appear cantankerous, in part due to their flat faces and large, owl-like eyes with round pupils.
The Bullet Ant's Sting Packs a Painful Punch
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A bullet ant's sting will hurt for a long time, but it probably won't kill you.
The Largest Bird of Prey: Tallest, Heaviest and Widest Wingspan
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The largest bird of prey is a raptor that dominates the air with its massive wingspan, incredible strength and razor-sharp talons. The biggest birds aren't just impressive because of their size; they're also some of the most powerful predators in the avian world, from the highest peaks of South America to the vast forests of Asia.