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Where exactly do they store pets on a plane?

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Traveling with pets on a plane might not be as bad as you think. Learn where airlines put pets on a plane and what your cuddly baggage's options are.

Why do cougars scream?

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Cougars scream during mating season to attract the opposite sex. Learn how cougars scream and why humans don't hear these cougar screams too often.

What If You Drink Saltwater?

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It's all fun and games when you're on a deserted island. But eventually you're going to get really thirsty. How bad can glugging seawater be?

Mirror Testing: Which Animals Demonstrate Visual Self-Recognition?

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Are you wondering if animals demonstrate consciousness? Check out this article and learn if animals demonstrate consciousness and more.

The Highly Venomous Timber Rattlesnake Is an American Icon

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If you're looking for the venomous timber rattler, the U.S. is the place to be, as these bad boys are found in at least 27 states.

Do Plants Feel Pain? A Primer on Plant Neurobiology

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Though they may be stuck in one place, plants have proven to possess a surprising array of capabilities. But the ability to feel pain? Scientists are learning that the possibility isn't as crazy as it sounds.

Once Thought Extinct, the Tasmanian Tiger May Still Be Prowling the Planet

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On Sept. 7, 1936, the last known Tasmanian tiger died in captivity in Tasmania, Australia. But there are those who believe these animals still live.

What's the Difference Between a Newt and Salamander?

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These two amphibians look similar and are often confused for each other. So how many traits do they share?

5 Things You Didn't Know About Your Belly Button

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HowStuffWorks explores little-know facts about belly buttons, like why there is lint inside and why some people don't have a navel.

Horseshoe Crabs Endangered by Biomedical Bloodletting

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Horseshoe crabs are a valuable commodity to the biomedical industry, which is not helping their chances of survival. HowStuffWorks takes a look.

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