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Pangolin: The Endangered Species With a Misleading Nickname
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This "scaly anteater" is one of the most trafficked mammals in the world. Learn more about the pangolin, from its diet to illegal trade and what's being done to protect pangolin species today.
The Binturong, aka Bearcat, Is Related to Neither Namesake
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Neither a bear nor a cat, the Southeast Asian bearcat is actually a viverrid (family Viverridae). Its closest relatives are other small carnivorous mammals like civets.
The Blue Whale Is One of the Loudest Animals on Earth
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Blue whales are the largest animals in the world. Despite their large size, blue whales manage to be fairly elusive, so there's a lot about them we don't know yet.
All About the Vaquita, the Most Endangered Marine Mammal
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The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Abundance estimates place the total vaquita population at about 10 individuals.
Amur Leopard: The Rarest Big Cat in the World
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The Amur leopard might be the rarest big cat in the world. Found in just a small swath of land where Russia, China and North Korea meet, the Amur leopard is famously secretive, which is how it stalks its prey and protects itself from poachers.
10 of the Most Endangered Fish Species in Our Oceans
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So what if one of these endangered fish ends up on your hook? The best policy is to release them back into the water, but not before making a few observations.
The California Condor: A Conservation Success Story
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The California condor has an amazing conservation story, but it's still under threat. Learn more about this uniquely North American bird.
You're Grounded: Cats May Soon Have Curfews in Iceland
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It's after midnight. Do you know where your cat is?
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.
Does a Pelican's Bill Hold More Than Its Belly Can?
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The pelican's bill is its most distinctive feature. But can a pelican bill hold as much food as its stomach can?