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Understanding the Ecological Niche: Why Species Stay Put
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An ecological niche is a place within an ecosystem that a specific plant or animal lives in. Learn about an ecological niche in this article.
How can two seemingly unrelated species that live in isolation from each other evolve into identical forms?
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Parallel evolution leads two seemingly unrelated species living in isolation from each other to evolve into identical forms. How? Learn about parallel evolution.
Real Life 'Jurassic Park'? Scientists Work to Bring Back Extinct Thylacine
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Bringing a species back from extinction might not be the stuff of sci-fi any longer.
Bandicoots Survived Eons of Changing Climates, But This Time It's Different
New findings about ancient, extinct Australasian bandicoot and bilby species underscore how dire things are today when even survivors like these are struggling.
The Now-extinct Castoroides Was a Bear-sized Beaver
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The giant castoroides thrived in the Great Plains, the Great Lakes region, the American South and Alaska. So why did this massive beaver die out?
Tapir: The Ancient Fruitarian With the Tiny Trunk
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The protection of these strange looking, ancient animals, and creatures like them, may be a key component in helping a planet in climate catastrophe.
Convergent Evolution: When a Good Idea Moves Between Species
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Organisms not related to each other can develop similar physical attributes without even exchanging notes.
10 Wild Facts About the Aye-Aye, a Most Improbable Animal
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This long-fingered primate with the perpetually startled golden eyes is considered one of the most distinctive animals on Earth
Horseshoe Crabs Endangered by Biomedical Bloodletting
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Horseshoe crabs are a valuable commodity to the biomedical industry, which is not helping their chances of survival. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
Cheetah vs. Leopard: Can You Spot the Differences?
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Think you can handle cheetah vs. leopard identification? Despite the similar coats, these big cats are built for very different habitats and hunting priorities.