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Call the Coconut Crab a Crustacean on Steroids
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Coconut crabs are the world's largest land-dwelling arthropods. HowStuffWorks looks at these monstrous crustaceans that dwarf many other crabs and are native to the islands in the Pacific and Indian oceans.
The Cassowary Is the World's Most Dangerous Bird
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This exotic bird could seriously injure or kill a person or dog in an instant with its deadly claws.
Are We Entering the Sixth Major Extinction on Earth?
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A new global report says 1 million species are at risk of extinction — the greatest number in human history.
Put Down the Pesticides! Introduce Beneficial Insects Into Your Garden
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Beneficial insects can help keep your garden healthy and beautiful and are far more environmentally friendly than pesticides..
Burmese Python: How the Invasive Species Affects Ecosystems
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The Burmese python is a solitary and nocturnal creature, but it's become an invasive species in Florida as a result of the exotic pet trade.
Bandicoots Survived Eons of Changing Climates, But This Time It's Different
New findings about ancient, extinct Australasian bandicoot and bilby species underscore how dire things are today when even survivors like these are struggling.
6 Facts About the Lovely, Incredibly Destructive, Lionfish
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The showy lionfish is a stunning beauty. But this invasive species, which was released into the wild in the 1980s, is wreaking havoc on delicate reef ecosystems worldwide.
Pacu Fish: The Piranha Cousin With Human-like Teeth
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In 2023, 11-year-old Charlie Clinton from Oklahoma made headlines by catching a pacu — a South American fish known for its human-like teeth — in a pond behind his house, far from its native Amazon habitat.
Can You Identify These Saltwater Fish?
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The 2003 flick "Finding Nemo" and its sequel "Finding Dory," introduced a whole new generation to the wonders of the undersea world. See how many of these sea swimmers you can recognize with this quiz!
European Starling
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The European starling is smaller than a robin. Learn more about the European starling at HowStuffWorks.