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Does the Bunyip Really Haunt the Australian Wetlands?
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The bunyip is a cryptid from Australian mythology that lives in wetlands, billabongs and rivers Down Under. But is the bunyip real or just another legend?
Can We Guess Which Australian State You Live In?
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Are you true to the Australian state you live in? This quiz will determine whether you're the real deal or should maybe consider living in another state!
This Gorgeous New Sea Slug Species Needs a Name
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A new species of nudibranch in Australia will be named by contest. Learn more about this sea slug naming contest in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why are cookiecutter sharks called that?
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Cookiecutter sharks get their name from the round bites they carve out of other sea animals' bodies. Learn about cookiecutter sharks and their bite.
Are there really hallucinogenic frogs?
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'Hallucinogenic frogs' excrete a toxic substance that has psychoactive qualities. Learn how hallucinogenic frogs can get you high or possibly kill you.
What's the world's deadliest spider?
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The deadliest spider is hard to pin down because poisonous spiders have varied effects on their victims. Read about contenders for the deadliest spider.
How Sea Monsters Work
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Whether we live in fear of a kraken or the Leviathan, humans all around the globe have made sea monsters a part of their cultures. Is there a drop of truth to any of these widespread tall tales?
Giganotosaurus Was One of the Largest Carnivorous Dinosaurs That Ever Lived
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Constantly compared to the Tyrannosaurus rex, the Giganotosaurus was one of a handful of dinosaurs that rivaled, or possibly exceeded, the creature in size.
What's the Difference Between a Dugong and a Manatee?
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Their mamas may be the only ones who can tell them apart, but there are major differences between these cousins, one being the type of water in which they can survive.
How are fossil replicas made?
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Fossil replicas give scientists the chance to learn about dinosaur fossils and to display replicas for the public to see. Learn more about fossil replicas.