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Pistol Shrimp: The Fastest Gun in the Sea
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The pistol shrimp is feared in the ocean for its ability to hit a prey with air bubbles that travel 82 feet per second, pop at 218 decibels and deliver 8,000 degrees Fahrenheit of heat.
How Mangrove Forests Are Great for the Planet
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Mangroves provide a habitat for wildlife such as fish, birds, deer and insects. They also stabilize shorelines, protect against storm surges and improve water quality. What's not to love?
The Deep Ocean Giant Isopod Looks Like a Huge Roly-poly Bug
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Tons of these humongous bug-like creatures live in the darkest depths of the sea, but they are still somewhat of a mystery to us humans.
The Amazing Mantis Shrimp Punches Its Prey, Plus More Colorful Facts
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These brightly colored crustaceans can smash aquarium glass or quickly cut through a human finger, so whatever you do, keep your distance.
Raccoons Are Super Smart Urban Survivors
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Raccoons are the cutest masked mammals around. But they also have a reputation for being a pest. HowStuffWorks tells what you need to know about them.
Earth's 20 Quadrillion Ants Outweigh All Wild Birds and Mammals, Combined
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Estimating ant numbers and mass provides an important baseline from which to monitor ant populations amid worrying environmental changes.
17 Animals That Start With 'Q': From Quetzals to Quokkas
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This list of animals beginning with "Q" includes some of the largest flying animals, as well as others that are tiny but mighty.
7 Scary Extinct Animals That Were Absolute Terrors
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If you thought sea monsters were just the stuff of myth, you thought wrong. With giant, razor-sharp teeth, ancient cetaceans - the ancestors to modern whales, dolphins and porpoises - make even nightmares seem dull.
Green Sea Turtle: Named for Its Fat, Not Its Scales or Shell
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The green sea turtle is among the most elegant marine creatures cruising through our oceans. Known for their gentle demeanor and striking appearance, these marine turtles are vital to ocean ecosystems, especially their marine turtle habitat in coral reefs and seagrass meadows.
Why Scientists Put Tiny 3-D Glasses on a Praying Mantis
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have determined mantises use stereopsis to see the world. Learn more about mantises with 3-D glasses in this HowStuffWorks Now article.