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Are zebras black with white stripes or white with black stripes?
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Whether you think zebra stripes are black or white, you can't deny they make a fashion statement. Learn how zebra stripes form and what color they are.
The Zonkey Has a Donkey Mom and Zebra Dad
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The zonkey is a rare hybrid that combines the iconic stripes of a zebra with the humble resilience of a donkey.
17 Animals That Start With 'Q': From Quetzals to Quokkas
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This list of animals beginning with "Q" includes some of the largest flying animals, as well as others that are tiny but mighty.
Can You Match the Animal to Its Scientific Name?
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Scientific names aren't the easiest thing in the world to learn, but knowing them can be incredibly impressive and helpful, especially if you're a science fan. Come impress us by matching these animals to their binomial nomenclature.
Evolution by Natural Selection: Examples and Effects of Adaptation
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Natural selection is the idea that organisms that are best suited to survive pass their traits down. Is it true that only the strong survive?
Can You Identify These Land Animals While They're Swimming?
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Humans live on land, and we love nothing more than a day at the beach. Why would it be any different for land animals? Doggie paddle your way through these photos of animals taking the plunge, and see if you can identify all of them!
10 Savanna Animals Roaming African Grasslands
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The savanna (sometimes mistakenly spelled as "Savannah," which is in the state of Georgia) describes an African region with grasslands and minimal tree densities. This wide-open landscape becomes a theatre where each animal's instincts and unique evolutionary skills are tested.
Why Do Spotted Hyenas Laugh?
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We all remember the laughing hyenas from "Lion King", but who knows why these canines laugh? We do. Find out why spotted hyenas laugh in this article.
Baby Giraffes Get Their Spots From Mom
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A study found that baby giraffes get their spot patterns from their moms. HowStuffWorks looks at the study and what it means for giraffes in the wild.
Why do wildebeests spend their whole lives migrating in a circle?
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Wildebeest migration involves nearly one million wildebeests walking 1,000 miles in search of food. Read about wildebeest migration, an arduous trek.