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How Squid Work
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Squid have been featured in sailing myths and legends for more than 300 years. Learn about squid, squid anatomy and find out what daily life for a squid is like.
Flying Spiders Glide Into New Territories
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Spiders don't have wings, so technically can't fly. But some arachnids can soar through the air with the greatest of ease.
There Are More Animals That Start With 'X' Than You'd Expect
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Scientists have developed several methods for grouping different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there is arguably no better method for learning fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with X.
The Stonefish Hides in Plain Sight and Packs a Painful Sting
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The stonefish might look like just another rock on the ocean floor, but don't let that fool you; it holds the title of the most venomous fish in the world. If you're not careful, a step on this camouflaged critter could lead to some serious consequences.
What's the Difference Between Manta Rays and Stingrays?
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These two sea creatures can be easy to confuse. But they're actually quite different. We talked to experts to find out how to tell them apart.
What Do Laughing Kookaburras Find So Funny?
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There's more to Australia's kookaburra than the cheery song you learned as a kid, but what is it that makes the kookaburra laugh?
6 Facts About the Lovely, Incredibly Destructive, Lionfish
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The showy lionfish is a stunning beauty. But this invasive species, which was released into the wild in the 1980s, is wreaking havoc on delicate reef ecosystems worldwide.
Alligator Gar: 100 Million Years Old and Still Kicking
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The prehistoric looking alligator gar is sometimes referred to as a "living fossil" and, while it may look threatening, it's harmless to anything larger than itself.
Every Single Living Thing Is Part of an Ecosystem. Here's How They Work
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How do we consider a Thing with no edge? Ecosystem ecologists are always trying.
Bootlace Worms Can Grow Longer Than Most Whales
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You might not think a worm could be longer than a whale, but allow us to introduce you to the bootlace worm, one of the longest animals on the planet. And, oh and it packs a potent toxin, too.