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What Is the World’s Shortest River?

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Ever wondered what's the difference between a river, a stream, a brook and a tributary?

Major Rivers Trivia Quiz

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Whether or not you get these questions right, "old man river keeps rolling along!" Do you know as much as you think you do about the world's biggest rivers? Put your knowledge to the test and see how well you do!

Lake and River Activities

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Lake and river activities let kids explore local aquatic life. Learn about aquatic plants and animals with these lake and river activities for kids.

Among Other Amazing Creatures, the Amazon Has Pink Dolphins

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The pink Amazon river dolphin, like some mythical creature from another world, is a shockingly beautiful color, but it is also extremely endangered.

Global Geography: Great Rivers of the World Quiz

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There aren't many places in the world that a river doesn't run through. Take our quiz to see how much you know about the water that flows around the globe.

Who Was the Mad Trapper of Rat River?

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The Mad Trapper of Rat River probably wasn't a trapper, and he most likely wasn't mad, but who was he and why did he lead the Royal Canadian Mounted Police on one its greatest chases ever?

10 Longest Rivers in the U.S.: From the Missouri to the Brazos

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We bet you're looking up the longest river in the U.S. to settle a bet: Is it the Missouri River or the Mississippi River? It depends how you measure.

The 9 Longest Rivers in the World: From the Nile to the Congo

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When it comes to rivers, longest doesn't necessarily mean biggest, and length can be difficult to determine, so the top spot will always be debated.

There's a River Full of Monkeys in Florida — And Not in a Theme Park

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In Silver Springs State Park, Florida, there's a colony of rhesus macaques living in the wild. HowStuffWorks discovers how they got there.

Nutria: River Rats Only a Mother Could Love

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Nutria have their place in the world, but they can be very destructive. HowStuffWorks looks at these rodents.

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