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How the Brown Tree Snake Wreaked Havoc on Guam's Birds
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Let’s talk about one slithery critter that's made quite a name for itself: the brown tree snake. These sneaky reptiles may look like your average snake, but they've caused a big stir in some unexpected places.
The Toucan Is Far More Than the Froot Loops Mascot
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Generations of cereal eaters grew up sharing the breakfast table with Toucan Sam, famous for following his long, colorful nose - but what's that bill for besides hawking cereal?
The Amazing Mantis Shrimp Punches Its Prey, Plus More Colorful Facts
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These brightly colored crustaceans can smash aquarium glass or quickly cut through a human finger, so whatever you do, keep your distance.
Do Fish Get Thirsty?
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They're swimming in water all day so how could they ever get thirsty? The answer might surprise you.
Raccoons Are Super Smart Urban Survivors
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Raccoons are the cutest masked mammals around. But they also have a reputation for being a pest. HowStuffWorks tells what you need to know about them.
Is a Seahorse a Fish?
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Is a seahorse a fish? Yes, despite their oddball appearances, seahorses are indeed fish. They belong to the genus Hippocampus and are classified within the Syngnathidae family, which also includes pipefish and sea dragons.
Fruit Bats Are the Best Pollinators (and Suppliers of Tequila)
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You read that right. Fruit bats are instrumental in pollinating hundreds of plants, including the agave, a key ingredient in tequila.
Snake Anatomy 101: What Makes a Snake, Inside and Out
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Unlike most other animals, snakes do not have limbs to help them get from one place to another. Instead, they slither — but there's a little more to snake anatomy than how they move. Finely tuned for survival, snakes have specialized anatomy that let them thrive in diverse environments.
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.
Why Scientists Put Tiny 3-D Glasses on a Praying Mantis
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have determined mantises use stereopsis to see the world. Learn more about mantises with 3-D glasses in this HowStuffWorks Now article.