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Who Knew Fish Sex Could Be So Loud?
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The spawning chorus of the Gulf corvina is the loudest sound made by any fish, anywhere. HowStuffWorks listens in on the action.
African Wild Dog: Not the Hyena You Think It Is
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The African wild dog is one of the world's rarest mammals. At a glance, people unfamiliar with the species misidentify it as a hyena. While both animals are spotted, the African wild dog has round ears and longer legs than hyenas.
The Black Rhino, aka Hook-lipped Rhinoceros
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The black rhino is one of the rarest animals on the African continent — but it wasn't always. At the beginning of the 20th century, there may have been a million black rhinos across Africa.
Lawns to Legumes: Minnesota Pays Homeowners to Plant 'Bee Lawns'
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The rusty patched bumblebee (Bombus affinis) is on the verge of extinction and the state of Minnesota is doing something about it.
The Hawksbill Turtle Is a Critically Endangered Sea Turtle
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The hawksbill turtle is one of the world's rarest and most unique sea turtle species. Its rarity is due to centuries of poaching for its magnificent patterned shell.
Nobody Knows Why the Peacock Tarantula Is Blue
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The Gooty sapphire tarantula, also known as the peacock tarantula (Poecilotheria metallica), has captivated arachnid enthusiasts and researchers alike. Peacock tarantulas are renowned for their vibrant blue hair, which sets them apart from other species in the genus Poecilotheria.
10 Plants Lost to History
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Are trees and shrubs as cute as pandas? As awe-inspiring as whales? Maybe not, but many are in danger of going the way of the dodo — just like countless leafy greens before them. Learn about some amazing plants we lost to history.
Orangutan Jungle School: Teaching Orangutans How to Be Orangutans
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The Borneo Orangutan Survival Foundation teaches orphaned orangutans the art of survival in the wild. HowStuffWorks goes into the jungle for a look.
Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat
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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.
The Ili Pika May Be the Most Adorable Endangered Species
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Imagine a creature that combines the cuteness of a teddy bear with the charm of a rabbit, all wrapped up in the size of a terrier. Meet the Ili pika (Ochotona iliensis), a rare animal that has made its home in the Tian Shan mountains of northwestern China.