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Aardwolf: Aaarvark? Wolf? Nope, It's a Tiny Hyena

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Aardwolves aren't closely related to either aardvarks or wolves, but these little hyenas resemble both in some ways.

Can You Name All These Geography Terms That Begin With C?

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From a city to a county to a country to a continent, filled with caves and coves and cliffs and canyons, there are more geography Cā€™s than you can possibly imagine. Care to take a crack at classifying some? Take the quiz!

The Malayan Tiger, a Critically Endangered Species

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The Malayan tiger, scientifically known as Panthera tigris jacksoni, is a critically endangered tiger subspecies native to the Malay Peninsula (particularly the southern and central regions). With a population estimated to include fewer than 150 individuals, the these wild tigers of Southeast Asia are on the brink of extinction.

The Black Rhino, aka Hook-lipped Rhinoceros

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The black rhino is one of the rarest animals on the African continent ā€” but it wasn't always. At the beginning of the 20th century, there may have been a million black rhinos across Africa.

Wile E. Coyote Never Had a Chance Against Roadrunner

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The cartoon Roadrunner beep-beeped his way through the desert, outfoxing Wile E. Coyote every time, but the real bird can run up to 27 mph.

Why Socotra Is Known as the 'Galapagos of the Indian Ocean'

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This alien-looking archipelago off the coast of Yemen is teeming with plants and animals. Many species here are threatened or endangered. Can they be saved?

Goofy-looking Emus Are Leggy, Flightless and Very Friendly

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HowStuffWorks gets to know the emu, the world's second largest bird next to the ostrich.

Jackals: Canine Survivors and Tricksters of Folklore

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Jackals are adaptable and wily, survivalists to the core. HowStuffWorks looks at these formidable canines.

11 of the Cutest Animals ā€” And Why Humans Love Them

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What makes an animal cute? In a 2016 article published in "Trends in Cognitive Sciences," researchers found that cuteness plays an important role in the infant-caregiver relationship. The world's cutest animals have features that tug on their parents' heartstrings (and increase their brain activity).

All About the Python Snake: Diet, Adaptation and Habitats

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Pythons, the longest snakes in the world, are nonvenomous with a lethal squeeze. These snakes constrict their prey before devouring the meal.

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