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It's Easy to Mistake a Worm Snake for an Earthworm
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The worm snake might be one of the most elusive and curious creatures you've never seen. These small, fossorial snakes spend most of their lives underground or hidden in leaf litter, making them one of the more mysterious members of the reptile world.
Sea Cucumber: Animal or Vegetable?
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What is a sea cucumber? HowStuffWorks looks at these strange sea creatures.
5 Cool Cats in the Wild
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When we think of cats in the wild, we most likely think of lions and tigers. But there so many more. HowStuffWorks looks at five super-cool wild cats.
Why Is Biodiversity Important for Ecosystems?
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Biodiversity means rainforests and reefs teeming with species right? There's more to it than that though. Genetic diversity has a big role to play, too. Just ask that cheetah cub.
To Save the Galapagos Islands, We May Need to Modify Rat DNA
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How could altering rat DNA reduce the population on the Galapagos Islands? Learn more about GMO rats in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Call the Coconut Crab a Crustacean on Steroids
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Coconut crabs are the world's largest land-dwelling arthropods. HowStuffWorks looks at these monstrous crustaceans that dwarf many other crabs and are native to the islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans.
Why Are Pandas Endangered?
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Panda populations are flourishing, and that's good news. But with the threats of infrastructure and livestock, can that trend last?
6 Axolotl Predators: Dangers in Both Nature and Captivity
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Despite their charm and regenerative powers, axolotls face many threats in the wild.
The Rainbow Snake Feasts on American Eels
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The rainbow snake (Farancia erytrogramma) - sometimes called an eel moccasin or red-lined snake - is a nonvenomous snake. It has vibrant coloration and a specialized diet. Humans rarely see rainbow snakes (despite their striking appearance) because they spend much of their lives hidden in aquatic habitats.
Sunda Tiger: A Critically Endangered Subspecies in Sumatra
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The Sunda tiger, also known as the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), is a striking species that can be found on Sumatra, an island in Indonesia. This tiger subspecies is the smallest among all living tiger species and is uniquely adapted to its tropical rainforest habitat.