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Are bats a delicacy in some countries?
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Are bats a delicacy is some countries. The short answer is yes. Check out this article on HowStuffWorks to learn more about bats as food.
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.
Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'
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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?
Penguins: The Monogamous Tuxedoed Birds That 'Fly' Underwater
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HowStuffWorks looks at penguins, the tuxedoed swimming birds who mate for life and swim like Olympic champs.
Ibex
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Ibex can grow to stand a whopping 5.8 feet tall. Learn more about the Ibex at HowStuffWorks.
Kinkajou
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The Kinkajou is also known as the Honey Bear. Learn more facts here at HowStuffWorks.
Meet 5 Lazarus Species, Animals Once Presumed Extinct, But Alive and Well
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Sometimes organisms, thought to be long gone from the world, rise from extinction like Lazarus from the dead, though it is a rare occurrence.
Alpine Marmot
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The alpine marmot population has begin to decline in recent years. Find out the cause in these facts from HowStuffWorks.
Dall Sheep
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Dall Sheep are most often recognized by their thick, curled horns. Learn cool facts about the dall sheep at HowStuffWorks.
Gray Wolf
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The Gray Wolf travels in packs and is known as the largest canid in the world. Get more facts at HowStuffWorks.