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The Black Rhino, aka Hook-lipped Rhinoceros
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The black rhino is one of the rarest animals on the African continent - but it wasn't always. At the beginning of the 20th century, there may have been a million black rhinos across Africa.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
11 of the Cutest Animals — 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).
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.
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.
Can You Match the Character to the Right Western TV Show?
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The West has been wild on TV for over 70 years now! That's a long history of cowboy hats and outlaws right there. If you think you know your TV Westerns, then, by all means, rope in this quiz and see what you can do, partner!