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How Australia's King Brown Snake Got Its Name
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The king brown snake, also known as the mulga, occupies many regions of Australia and is partial to the most arid regions.
18 Tropical Rainforest Animals You Should Know
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A rainforest is simply a forest that receives a lot of rain. But when you think "rainforest," the image that comes to mind is probably a tropical rainforest: one located near the equator, between the Tropic of Capricorn and the Tropic of Cancer.
Do You Know What Continent These Animals Are Native To?
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From scorching hot deserts to freezing cold tundras, towering mountains to deep oceans, every corner of the world is teeming with animal life. Get ready to put your knowledge of zoology to the ultimate test with this animalistic quiz!
Supersaurus
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Supersaurus was a sauropod of spectacular proportions. Learn more about the Supersaurus, Late Jurassic dinosaurs, and dinosaurs of all eras.
New Guinea Impatiens
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New Guinea impatiens is a type of multicolor annual flower. Learn about growing, propagating, and using New Guinea impatiens at HowStuffWorks.
Kaprosuchus Was a Giant, Dinosaur-eating 'Boar Croc'
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Travel back about 95 million years ago to the Late Cretaceous period, and you might just find a "boar crocodile" called the kaprosuchus.
7 Most Beautiful Fish for Any Aquarium
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Whether you're snorkeling a coral reef or browsing an aquarium, the most beautiful fish display breath-taking color, shape, and motion. These fish species come from oceans, lakes, and rivers around the world, each one showcasing the beauty of nature alive in water.
Delphinium, Larkspur
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Delphinium, or larkspur, is a type of perennial flower. Learn about growing, propagating, and using delphinium, larkspur.
How the Spider-tailed Horned Viper Tricks Unsuspecting Prey
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There probably aren't many animals as aptly named as the spider-tailed horned viper. With a tail tip that resembles a spider and horns atop its head, it's easy to visualize this venomous snake.
Mammoth vs. Elephant: Same Family, Different Species
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It’s the ultimate throwback face-off: mammoth vs. elephant. These two giants share a lot of DNA, but their differences are buried in the fossil record and written across their anatomy. One is an extinct species, the other still roams Earth’s forests and savannas.