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Legless Lizard vs. Snake: Are They Actually Different Animals?
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The legless lizard is an entirely different creature from its slithery look-alike, the snake. Learn about the legless lizard evolution and more.
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?
Creeping Juniper
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Creeping juniper is a type of ground cover. Learn about growing, propagating, and using creeping juniper.
The Spider Named After David Bowie (And It's From Malaysia, Not Mars)
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The Heteropoda davidbowie's name comes from its colorful resemblance to early-'70s-era David Bowie. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
See If You Can Identify These Birds From an Image!
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From the finch to the snowy owl, a wide variety of familiar and exotic birds fly around in various regions of the world. Think you can name them all from a picture? Try our bird identification quiz to find out!
What Does Science Say About the Health Benefits of Cordyceps?
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Cordyceps is a parasitic fungus that grows on insects. It's been used in Chinese medicine for centuries and is said to fix a host of health issues. But is it too good to be true?
Hyssop, Anise Hyssop
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Hyssop, anise hyssop, is a herblike perennial with spikes of brightly colored flowers that bloom in later summer to early fall. Read about this showy plant and find out which animals it attracts.
Saber-tooth Kittens Were Big-boned
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Researchers discovered that everyone's favorite prehistoric cat had some seriously big bones - even as a youngster.
Brush Up on Parseltongue to Greet the New Salazar Slytherin Snake
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A new species of green pit viper found in India has been named after the founder of Harry Potter's Slytherin house.
This Organism Is Part Plant and Part Animal
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This single-celled creature harnesses algae for energy. HowStuffWorks looks at this strange symbiosis.