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Think Dimetrodon Was a Dinosaur? Think Again
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Dimetrodon may look for all the world like a dinosaur, but in reality, was a member of the same clade, or group of animals, that gave rise to mammals.
When will life on Earth end?
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Imagine a time in Earth's far-flung past when organisms didn't swim through the oceans or populate the lands. Even the mighty dinosaurs hadn't arisen. Will the planet ever return to that lifeless state?
Wallace's Giant Bee, World's Largest, Rediscovered
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Wallace's giant bee, the world's largest, has been rediscovered. HowStuffWorks takes a look.
This Mammalian Ancestor Was Also Earth's Earliest Venomous Vertebrate
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The earliest known venomous vertebrate was a reptile who was a precursor to mammals. Learn more about Euchambersia in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Will we soon be extinct?
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A mass extinction on Earth is long overdue, according to population ecologists. Find out what Earth's fossil record may be telling us about our future.
The Real Reason Turtles Have Shells (Hint, It's Not for Protection)
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Why do turtles really have shells? HowStuffWorks Now looks at how turtle shells evolved, with the help of a new study.
The Rockin' State Fossils Quiz
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One of America’s national treasures is its diverse and bountiful fossil record. Take our U.S. states fossils quiz to learn more about fossils.
What's the Difference Between a Tortoise and a Turtle?
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Tortoises and turtles both have prehistoric looking shells and look very much alike, but what's the difference?
Can We Guess What Texas Town You Grew Up In?
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Did you grow up riding horses, trolling the mall or watching live music? Tell us about your childhood pastimes, and we’ll guess which Texas town shaped your youth!
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.