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How Billie the Dolphin Taught Her Flippered Friends to Bust a Move
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Do fad behaviors really spread through wild animal communities? HowStuffWorks checks it out.
Why are orca called killer whales?
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People love to swim with them so why are orca called killer whales? Find out why orca are called killer whales and whether an orca is a whale.
It's a Manatee's Life: Swim, Eat, Rest, Repeat
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Manatees are so gentle and sweet they'll break your heart, but in 2021, there have been more manatee deaths than in any year in previously recorded history. Why are these gentle giants dying in such unprecedented numbers?
The Blue Shark Is Built for Long-distance Travel
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Sleek, fast, and unmistakably tinted with ocean hues, the blue shark is a standout among pelagic sharks.
9 Animals That Start With 'V': From Vaquitas to Velvet Ants
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The animal kingdom is full of surprising creatures, from the tiniest insects to the most endangered marine mammals. Animals that start with "V" include some of the rarest and most interesting. From venomous snakes to eight-armed wonders of the deep, these creatures showcase the incredible variety of life on Earth.
How Narwhals Work
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Narwhals, the unicorns of the sea, are unusual tusked whales who like icy ocean waters. See what else makes narwhals interesting whales indeed.
How Often Do Whales Come Up for Air?
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If you’ve ever watched whales surfacing with a dramatic blow from their blowholes, you’ve probably wondered: How often do whales come up for air?
Seals Clap Underwater to Communicate
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HowStuffWorks looks at the phenomenon of grey seals clapping underwater and asks why they do it.
River Otter vs. Sea Otter Size, Fur Density and Food Preferences
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You might think that all aquatic otters must be the same. But did you know that there are major river otter vs. sea otter differences?
15 Animals That Start With 'S': From Sea Lions to Scarlet Macaws
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The animal kingdom is full of incredible creatures, and today we’re focusing on animals that start with "S." Some of them thrive in the wild today, while others once roamed the Earth but are now gone forever.