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10 Savanna Animals Roaming African Grasslands
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The savanna (sometimes mistakenly spelled as "Savannah," which is in the state of Georgia) describes an African region with grasslands and minimal tree densities. This wide-open landscape becomes a theatre where each animal's instincts and unique evolutionary skills are tested.
Is Permafrost Really, Well, Permanent?
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Permafrost across the globe is rapidly melting. What could this mean for the future of the planet?
How Kudzu Works
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Kudzu is explained in this article. Learn about kudzu.
Travel the World: The Australian States Quiz
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G'day mate! Australia's one of the most expansive, rich and quirky places in the world. In fact, it's its own continent! Do you think you know everything there is to know about the great states and territories that make up the wild Outback? Take this quiz and find out!
How Many Bird Species Can You Identify?
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Do you think you're an expert when it comes to birds? We promise this bird quiz will keep you emu-sed since everybody's been raven about it. Don't worry if you get stuck on any of the questions. You can always tweet a friend for help!
Ultimate Guide to the Basilicata Wine Region
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The Basilicata wine region is among Italy's best. Learn all about the Basilicata wine region at HowStuffWorks.
How Supervolcanoes Work
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Only a few natural events pack the power to knock global civilization on its heels. One is a planet-killing meteor. Care to guess the other?
The Largest Carnivorous Dinosaur May Not Have Been T. Rex
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They lived about 30 million years apart and never set foot on the same continent. Yet Giganotosaurus carolinii is always getting compared to the world's most popular dinosaur, the beloved and well-known Tyrannosaurus rex, both vying for the position of the largest carnivorous dinosaur in history.
The Lowdown on the Lion-like Leonberger
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At 120 to 170 pounds, you might expect the Leonberger to be aggressive and hard to handle, but they're intelligent, gentle and sensitive family dogs.
King Cobra: A Venomous Snake's Diet and Mating Rituals
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The king cobra (Ophiophagus hannah) is the longest venomous snake in the world and is one of the few snake species to make a nest for its eggs.