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What Is Filter Feeding?

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Filter feeding is a type of aquatic feeding in which animals take in many small pieces of prey at once. See how this filter feeding system works.

Why are orca called killer whales?

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People love to swim with them so why are orca called killer whales? Find out why orca are called killer whales and whether an orca is a whale.

5 Little-known Facts About Fish

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A fish is a water-dwelling animal that breathes through gills and has a backbone, fins and a two-chambered heart.

Skate Fish vs. Stingray: Comparing Bottom-dwelling Fish

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At first glance, skate fish vs. stingray confusion is extremely understandable. Both belong to the class Chondrichthyes, the group of cartilaginous fish that includes sharks. They share flat bodies, wing-like pectoral fins, and bottom-dwelling habits.

10 Unconventional Uses for GPS

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The transformative power of GPS can be seen by its many offbeat uses. Here are 10 unconventional uses for GPS from HowStuffWorks.

8 of the Scariest Animals for Pure Nightmare Fuel

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Scariness is subjective, both overall and in the animal kingdom: Some people are terrified of spiders, others are afraid of rabbits. However, certain features can make an animal look more threatening, such as a huge mouth, sharp teeth or enormous size.

8 of the Scariest Animals for Pure Nightmare Fuel

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Scariness is subjective, both overall and in the animal kingdom: Some people are terrified of spiders, others are afraid of rabbits. However, certain features can make an animal look more threatening, such as a huge mouth, sharp teeth or enormous size.

Hagfish: This Eel-like Slime Machine Is a Predator's Nightmare

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The elusive hagfish is a master at hiding in holes and crevices, but its main defense is its ability to release a noxious, suffocating and sometimes poisonous slime when attacked.

What Is the Most Dangerous Animal in the World?

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It's hard to say what is the most dangerous animal in the world; you're not comparing apples to apples. But when it comes dangerous, these four top the list.

Mysterious Marine Animal Pictures

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This gallery will introduce you to some of the mysterious animals that drift in the ocean. Jump in at HowStuffWorks.

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