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Can You Identify the Flora and Fauna of the United States?
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With more than 7,000 species of flora and upwards of 400 species of fauna, being able to distinguish between them all is no easy feat. Are you up for the challenge? Play on to find out!
Drought Caused These 6 Famous Waterfalls to Dry Up
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Waterfalls are mainly reliant on precipitation to keep flowing. Here are six famous waterfalls that slowed to a trickle when drought set in.
All About the Vaquita, the Most Endangered Marine Mammal
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The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Abundance estimates place the total vaquita population at about 10 individuals.
Don't Buy a Christmas Tree! Rent One Instead
There are several options these days for renting Christmas trees. HowStuffWorks looks at how they're more eco-friendly and way more convenient.
Meet Gigantopithecus, the Extinct Giant Orangutan in 'The Jungle Book'
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In the 2016 Disney version of 'The Jungle Book,' an extinct ape called Gigantopithecus appears. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Why landscape with native plants?
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Native plants are usually easier to take care of and they can be less expensive than non-native species, too. Learn about native plant landscaping.
5 of Earth's Highest Deserts
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Not all deserts have sand and they're certainly not all hot. They're just extremely dry and have little vegetation. That means deserts are located all over the planet, including at super-high elevations.
How Animal Detectives Work
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Animal detectives work to solve crimes committed against domestic and wild animals. Learn who animal detectives answer to and how you can become one.
Exotic or Exploited? The Controversial Savannah Cat
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What do you get when you mix a domestic cat with a wild African serval cat? You get a Savannah cat, which turns out to be a very beautiful but very controversial kitty.
The America Quiz
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Land of the free and home of the brave, yes, that is the United States of America! But just how much do you really know about the USA?