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Pacific Northwest Tree Octopus: The Internet's Favorite Fake

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Sounding like something out of a sci-fi novel, the Pacific Northwest tree octopus has made its way into the hearts of internet users, educators and even conservation enthusiasts for years.

The Wolf Eel Can Chomp on Sand Dollars and Sea Urchins

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With their serpentine bodies, massive jaws and slightly grumpy expressions, the wolf eel is one of the most misunderstood creatures beneath the waves.

Can Animals Get Sunburned?

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Can the UV light emitted by the sun hurt a non-human animal's skin too? Learn whether animals get sunburned in this HowStuffWorks article.

There's an Evolutionary Reason Humans Developed the Ability to Feel Shame

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What evolutionary purpose would shame serve? Learn more about the origins of shame in this HowStuffWorks Now article.

What Is a Group of Parrots Called? Way More Chaotic Than 'Flock'

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You may have heard a group of lions is called a pride, and a group of crows is called a murder. But what is a group of parrots called? The answer is almost as noisy as the birds themselves.

Evolution by Natural Selection: Examples and Effects of Adaptation

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Natural selection is the idea that organisms that are best suited to survive pass their traits down. Is it true that only the strong survive?

The Orchid Mantis Looks Like a Flower, 'Stings' Like a Bee

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For decades scientists assumed these insects looked so much like orchids as a form of camouflage. But they were wrong. They look this way because they're deceptive predators.

Wholphin: A Rare Hybrid Animal That Can Reproduce

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The wholphin (sometimes spelled wolphin) is the result of crossbreeding between a male false killer whale and a female bottlenose dolphin. The label "wholphin" combines the names of both parent species.

450 Huge Geometrical Earthworks in the Amazon Hint at Past Civilizations

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Although the trenched enclosures were probably used to conduct rituals, they can tell us how the ancient indigenous people of the Amazon managed their forests.

Can You Have a Baby on Mars?

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Elton's always maintained that Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids. Is he right?

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