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10 Sahara Desert Animals Thriving in North Africa

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If you're picturing a sea of sand with nothing but heat waves and tumbleweeds, it's time to rethink the Sahara Desert animals. The largest hot desert on the planet Earth is bursting with life, from lightning-fast insects to super-chill mammals that defy the extremes of northern Africa.

8 Frog Species and Toads You'll Find in North America

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Frogs have been hopping around the planet since the Early Triassic, making them one of the oldest extant amphibian lineages. With more than 7,000 frog species globally, they’ve adapted to nearly every environment on Earth, from tropical rainforest canopies to forest floor ponds.

How Do Jellyfish Eat Without Teeth?

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They have no brains, no bones, and no backstories. Yet somehow, jellyfish are among the ocean's most successful survivors. So, how do jellyfish eat? The answer is all about stings, tentacles, and some very sneaky arms.

The Tiny Finger Monkey Gets Lonely Without Its Family

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Some animals are so small they seem more like toys than creatures of the wild. Take the finger monkey, for example. Also known as the pygmy marmoset, it's the smallest monkey in the world and could fit snugly in the palm of your hand.

Why Is It Colder at the Top of a Mountain Than It Is at Sea Level?

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Air temperature is colder on top of a mountain than at sea level, but if heat rises how is this possible? Learn about air temperature in this article.

The Sea Cucumber Eats, Poops and Breathes Through a Cloaca

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The soft, cylindrical sea cucumber looks like a vegetable — and in some countries, it's a delicacy because of its nutritional value and health benefits. But it actually belongs to the phylum of echinoderms, closely related to starfish (aka sea stars), sand dollars, sea urchins and sea lilies.

The Tiny Fox Saved From the Brink of Extinction

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Are island foxes in California endangered? Learn more about the Santa Cruz and Catalina Islands foxes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

There's a River Full of Monkeys in Florida — And Not in a Theme Park

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In Silver Springs State Park, Florida, there's a colony of rhesus macaques living in the wild. HowStuffWorks discovers how they got there.

The Predatory Snakehead Fish, or 'Frankenfish,' Can 'Walk' on Dry Land

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The snakehead fish can breathe air, double its population in 15 months and has a huge appetite, which is not a good thing for native species.

Should we bring extinct species back to life?

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De-extinction is a controversial topic. Find out the pros and cons of bringing extinct species back to life at HowStuffWorks.

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