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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?
Tuxedos, Tabbies and Torties: How to Tell These Housecats Apart
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HowStuffWorks explains the differences between tabby, tortoiseshell, calico, and tuxedo cats, among other types that are considered 'domestic shorthair.'
5 True Stories of Twins Separated at Birth
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What happens when twins are reunited decades later? And how in the world can you explain separated twins giving their firstborn son or their family dog the same exact name?
Will we soon be extinct?
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A mass extinction on Earth is long overdue, according to population ecologists. Find out what Earth's fossil record may be telling us about our future.
Did You Know It's 2016 in Ethiopia Right Now?
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The Ethiopian calendar is seven years behind the Gregorian calendar, and time is measured there on a 12-hour clock.
Extremophiles: How Do These Organisms Push the Limits of Life?
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Extremophiles are organisms that live in "extreme" environments. Learn why extremophiles are remarkable, not only because of their habitats.
How Human Migration Works
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Human migration is the idea that humans developed in Africa and then spread to Europe and Asia. Learn about human migration and how human migration works.
How Do Snakes Reproduce? Ovoviviparity Will Blow Your Mind
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Humans have the birds and the bees to explain the ins and outs of reproduction, but for our slithering friends, the process is far more intriguing. So, how do snakes reproduce?
Eve Gene: Do We All Descend From a Common Female Ancestor?
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A common female ancestor could be what all humans can trace their lineage to. Learn more about the common female ancestor and Mitochondrial Eve.
How well do you know zoology?
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Animals ... we love 'em! But there's a lot more to the animal kingdom than YouTube videos of doggies and kitties. Test your knowledge of zoology with our quiz!