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10 Times It Has Rained Something Other Than Water
Frogs! Fish! Birds! A surprising number of things have rained down from the sky besides water. But how?
6 Green Butterfly Species Blending in With Their Environments
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When you think of butterflies, bold oranges or deep blues might come to mind. But some of the most striking species sport a different palette. A green butterfly turns heads with hues that blend into leaves, grass, and stems—perfect camouflage with a flash of surprise.
Are Wolverines Dangerous?
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Wolverines are the ultimate cold weather survivors - cagey and smart. HowStuffWorks gets to know these berserker weasels of the north.
Will a butterfly die if I touch its wings?
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Butterfly wing fragility seems like a given, but these delicate parts can stand up to surprising elements. Learn more about butterfly wing fragility.
Are We Entering the Sixth Major Extinction on Earth?
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A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction - the greatest number in human history.
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?
How Bats Work
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Bats are the only mammals that can fly, and they live much of their lives hanging upside down. Learn about bat wings, bats and echolocation, bat caves and bat myths.
The Mourning Cloak Butterfly Makes Unique Winter Appearances
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The mourning cloak butterfly might not win any contests for flashiest insect, but this species breaks the mold in some surprising ways.
Chances Are You'll Never See a Pine Marten in the Wild
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Pine martens are elusive and love to stay hidden in deep forests, but with strong claws, they are great climbers and hunters.
How to Prevent Malaria
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Malaria is curable and preventable. Learn about efforts underway to eradicate malaria and how you can protect yourself when you travel to countries where malaria is common.