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Why Is Wombat Scat Shaped Like a Cube?
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The shape of wombat scat closely resembles dice. Learn why wombat scat has such a distinctive shape and what this means for other animals in the area.
Ghostly White Squirrels Haunt a Town in Transylvania County, North Carolina
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Leucistic squirrels are rare, but Brevard, North Carolina has a thriving population.
The Ultimate Ranch Hands Quiz
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Ranching, as one of the great traditions of America, conjures up scenes of cowboys rounding up the cattle for market. Take this quiz and see if you have what it takes to be a ranch hand.
What's the Meaning Behind the Latin Phrase 'Caveat Emptor'?
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The Latin language may be dead, but this phrase, which originated 2,000 years ago, is still used in legal and financial docs. So what does it mean?
Can You Answer These Agriculture Questions a Farmer Should Know?
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Folks sick of the daily grind might think a career switch is in order -- with many turning to farming as a way to get back to nature and slow down. While farming can be lucrative, it also requires plenty of hard work and dedication. Think you've got what it takes? Test your agriculture knowledge with this quiz!
Learning From Panda Play Mei Xiang and Tian Tian
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Today, the large clear-blue plastic water bottle filled with biscuits was only slightly interesting to Tian Tian. He sniffed at it halfheartedly then batted it down the embankment of his panda habitat.
How Aquaculture Works
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Aquaculture provides food and replenishes other scarce resources. Learn how aquaculture works and how aquaculture industry supplies the goods we use.
Can You Tell If a Sand Dollar Is Alive Before Taking It Off the Beach?
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Everyone loves foraging for seashells at the beach, but the true jackpot is finding a perfect unbroken sand dollar. However, taking one home may not be such a good idea.
The Cute Crested Gecko, Once Thought Extinct, Is Now Bred by the Thousands
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These lizards love to climb and can thrive on a diet that doesn't include live insects.
From the Rhino to the Corn: 10 Facts From the Wide World of Rat Snakes
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Despite their name, rat snakes don't eat just rodents. This huge family of snakes, which lives on every continent except Antarctica, also eats lizards and amphibians.