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25 Animals That Start With 'N'
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With over 1.5 million different species living on our planet, there is no shortage of interesting ways to categorize them into groups. Most of the unique creatures on the following list are not closely related, except for the fact they are all animals that start with "n."
10 of the World's Ugliest Animals: So Homely They're Cute
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What could be uglier than a naked mole rat? Well, the world is full of ugly animals and we've got nine other choices for you.
10 Largest Deserts in the World
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If you think the largest desert in the world is hot and sandy, think again. These 10 deserts spanning the globe are massive, but they're not all sunbaked.
Are You a Garden Master? Identify These 40 Flower Types!
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There are many different flowers found growing in gardens around the world, but how well do we really know them? If you would like to test your knowledge, then this is the quiz you must take!
5 Things You Should Know About the 'New' Southern Ocean
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The Southern Ocean has finally been officially recognized, though scientists have known about it for over a century.
Can You Match the Animal to Its Scientific Name?
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Scientific names aren't the easiest thing in the world to learn, but knowing them can be incredibly impressive and helpful, especially if you're a science fan. Come impress us by matching these animals to their binomial nomenclature.
It Takes 9,000 Steps to Reach China's Fanjingshan Temple
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Located on Mount Fanjing in China, the Temple of the Buddha and Maitreya Temple sit impossibly atop a spindly rock formation, more than 7,600 feet (2,336 meters) above sea level.
See If You Can Identify All of These Dangerous Sea Creatures
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The ocean is a very mysterious place, and it is filled with many dangerous creatures. How well do you know the creatures you've heard stories about? Take this quiz if you would like to find out!
Can You Name All of These Winged Animals?
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The world is full of creatures great and small that swim in the rivers and seas or run on the ground—and fly above both. Can you identify these winged birds, beasts, and more just from a picture?
Don't Hate the Indian Giant Squirrel Because He's Beautiful
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The Indian giant squirrel is covered in flamboyant colors like orange, black and bright purple. HowStuffWorks find out why he's so colorful.