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Some Salamanders Will Travel Incredible Distances to Mate
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Why do some salamanders travel for miles for sex? Learn more about salamander mating in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
What's the Difference Between a Newt and Salamander?
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These two amphibians look similar and are often confused for each other. So how many traits do they share?
Eco Engineers: 5 Animals That Can Reshape Earth's Waterways
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Animals leave their marks on the ecosystem in ways you probably never imagined. Learn about five that can affect the waterways at HowStuffWorks.
What's the difference between a snake and a legless lizard?
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The legless lizard is an entirely different creature from its slithery look-alike, the snake. Learn about the legless lizard evolution and more.
Saharan Dust: The Good, the Bad and the Gritty
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Dust from the Sahara makes its way around the world with both positive and not-so-positive consequences.
Alligator Snapping Turtles Lure Prey With Wriggling Worm-like Tongue Appendage
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The prehistoric-looking alligator snapping turtle is the largest freshwater turtle in North America and has a bite that, it's said, can snap a wooden broom handle in half.
Daddy Longlegs Aren't (Necessarily) Spiders; So What Are They?
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Daddy longlegs isn't an actual kind of spider, but a colloquial name that's been applied to a wide range of spiders and non-spiders, insects and non-insects.
How Butterfly Gardens Work
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Butterfly gardens can attract and conserve butterflies as habitat loss and pesticide use decrease their numbers. Learn all about butterfly gardens.
10 Insects We Love to Study
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Insects have an awful lot to teach us about the world. View 10 insects we love to study to learn more.
Can a Black Widow Spider Kill You?
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Black widow spider venom can be deadly but how likely are you to be bitten? It might surprise you that these arachnids are on the shy side.