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How Mangrove Forests Are Great for the Planet
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Mangroves provide a habitat for wildlife such as fish, birds, deer and insects. They also stabilize shorelines, protect against storm surges and improve water quality. What's not to love?
Eco Engineers: 5 Animals That Can Reshape Earth's Waterways
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Animals leave their marks on the ecosystem in ways you probably never imagined. Learn about five that can affect the waterways at HowStuffWorks.
The Manchineel, or 'Death Apple,' Is the World's Most Dangerous Tree
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Found along beaches and in the mangrove swamps of tropical climates, the fruit of the manchineel tree was called the 'little apple of death' by Spanish conquistadors.
Is the Ramree Island Crocodile Massacre a Myth?
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During World War II, 1,000 Japanese soldiers were eaten by crocodiles on Ramree Island, Burma. Or so the story goes. But what really happened?
Yellow Warbler
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The yellow warbler is bright yellow. Learn more about the yellow warbler at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Identify These Australian Trees by Their Leaves?
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Australia is known for its unique flora and fauna. There are numerous species of wildlife unique to the continent, and that includes trees. Can you identify these trees by their leaves?
The Ultimate Everglades National Park Quiz
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The Everglades National Park occupies a considerable part of southern Florida. This huge park contains a wide variety of unique habitats and residents not found anywhere else in the United States. Take this quiz to learn more about these creatures and many others.
To Save the Galapagos Islands, We May Need to Modify Rat DNA
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How could altering rat DNA reduce the population on the Galapagos Islands? Learn more about GMO rats in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can You Identify These Animals That Live in Trees?
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Hey look! Way up in the tree! Recognize that animal? It's time to see just how well you know these arboreal creatures!
Jellyfish Don't Have Brains, But They Still Sleep
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Do jellyfish sleep? Learn more about a new study on the need for sleep in animals, and in jellyfish, in this HowStuffWorks article.