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Yes, Animals Can Be Half Male and Half Female
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HowStuffWorks looks at the phenomenon of half and half animals.
Indian Python Population Threats and Conservation Efforts
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The Indian python was once considered a subspecies of the Burmese python. Now that the former is recognized as its own distinct species, it faces endangerment.
Would King Kong Be Considered an Endangered Species?
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King Kong might be big enough to defeat his fellow beasts in a brawl, but could he cope with climate change or us humans? HowStuffWorks explores.
The Javan Rhino Is the Rarest Living Rhinoceros Species
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The Javan rhino is found in just one place on Earth, at least in the wild: Ujung Kulon National Park in Java, Indonesia. Once abundant, it is now the rarest rhino and one of the rarest mammals in the world.
Mexican Salamander Could Hold Key to Spinal Cord Regeneration in Humans
HowStuffWorks looks at a new study on salamanders, spinal cord injuries and the human genome.
Body Chemistry Has Everything to Do with Fragrance
Did you know that body chemistry has everything to do with fragrance? Learn how body chemistry and fragrance go hand-in-hand.
Rare Groundcherry Could Soon Be Everywhere, Thanks to Gene Editing
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Hundreds of crops in developing countries are relatively unknown in the developed world because they're often hard to grow or export. But scientists have found that CRISPR editing can speed up traditional plant breeding techniques.
The Critically Endangered Addax Can Survive Without Water
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The Sahara Desert, known for its vast expanse of sand and extreme temperatures, is home to a variety of unique and resilient species. One such species is the addax (Addax nasomaculatus), a critically endangered antelope that has adapted to survive in this harsh environment.
Which Marvel Squad Do You Belong In?
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Not all heroes wear capes, but in order to make sure justice is upheld they do need special powers. Whatever your intentions for saving the world might be, there's a superhero squad with your name on it. Are you ready to find out where you belong in the Marvel universe?
Cheetahs: The Big Cats That Can Totally Pass You on the Interstate
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HowStuffWorks gets to know the fastest land animal on Earth.