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Why is it a bad idea to scare a vulture?
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Vulture vomit is as gross as it sounds -- what's more, you're guaranteed a pile of it if you scare a vulture. Read about vulture vomit and vulture facts.
Where do butterflies get their striking colors?
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Butterfly color is some of the most striking in nature. Learn how butterfly wings use ordinary color and structural color.
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.
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.
Mirror Testing: Which Animals Demonstrate Visual Self-Recognition?
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Are you wondering if animals demonstrate consciousness? Check out this article and learn if animals demonstrate consciousness and more.
Finding the Strongest Dog Bite in 10 Breeds
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Size plays a role in the strongest dog bites out there, but so does the canine's morphology, aka snout shape.
The Largest Carnivorous Dinosaur May Not Have Been T. Rex
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They lived about 30 million years apart and never set foot on the same continent. Yet Giganotosaurus carolinii is always getting compared to the world's most popular dinosaur, the beloved and well-known Tyrannosaurus rex, both vying for the position of the largest carnivorous dinosaur in history.
A Close Look at the Cuban Boa of Guantanamo Bay
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The Cuban boa finds shelter in trees and gives birth to live young rather than laying eggs. The oldest Cuban boa is over 30 years old.
The Hoax of Edward Mordake, the Man Afflicted With Two Faces
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Tormented by an evil face at the back of his head, he took his own life at 23. It's a sad tale that has captivated people for generations, except it isn't true.
A Bicycle Built of Bamboo Is the Ultimate Eco-friendly Ride
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Building bicycles with environmentally friendly bamboo is an idea whose time has come. We talk to a master bamboo bike builder about the ins and outs.