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That Blob on the Beach Is Sea Pork
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Sea pork is the common name for a tunicate, the ocean's most common invertebrates. Get to know these gelatinous scraps!
'Sea Bees', Please! Tiny Crustaceans Help Pollinate Underwater
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Pollination of plants underwater involves animals as well as water flow. HowStuffWorks Now explains how.
Newly Discovered Crane Fly Species: Tiny Wings, Double-barreled Penis
An Australian scientist has found an unusual species of crane fly with special properties. HowStuffWorks Now investigates.
The Rough Earth Snakes Blends in With Its Environment
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We're about to dive into the world of a snake you might not have heard much about: the rough earth snake. This small, secretive snake is found in various parts of the United States, and while it might not be as flashy as some other reptiles, it's got some nifty features that make it an important part of its ecosystem.
Hammerhead Worms Are Toxic, Invasive and Even Cannibalistic
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Hammerhead worms are toxic but not particularly dangerous - unless, of course, you eat too many of them.
5 Animals Whose Blood Isn't Red
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Not all animals have red blood flowing through their veins. Meet some our blue-blooded, green-blooded and, yes, transparent-blooded fellow creatures.
9 Brown Snake Species Hiding in a Leaf Pile Near You
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Brown snakes are some of the most common and diverse reptiles in the world. They come in a variety of sizes and levels of venomous potency, making them a group of wild snakes that's both interesting and important to study.
How Do Tardigrades Reproduce? Several Ways, It Turns Out
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The toughest animal in the world has just released its first sex tape, and as with all things water bear, things get pretty freaky.
Parasitic Wasp Larvae Eat Host From Inside Out
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These parasitic wasps eat their hosts from the inside. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
A Female Blind Snake Can Produce Offspring Without Males
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Today, we’re going to explore one of the smallest, most secretive snakes on the planet: the blind snake.These tiny snakes live underground or under leaf litter, and they've evolved to thrive in some pretty unique environments.