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The Euphrates River, at the 'Cradle of Civilization,' Is Drying Up
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The Euphrates River is one of the most important water systems in recorded history.
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.
Amazon River Dolphins Are Born Grey and Turn Pink
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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.
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.
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?
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.