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The Sumatran Orangutan Faces Large-scale Habitat Loss
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The Sumatran orangutan, scientifically named Pongo abelii, inhabits the lush rainforests of Sumatra. These arboreal primates, known as "persons of the forest" in Malay, are highly intelligent and share close genetic ties with humans.
Sunda Tiger: A Critically Endangered Subspecies in Sumatra
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The Sunda tiger, also known as the Sumatran tiger (Panthera tigris sumatrae), is a striking species that can be found on Sumatra, an island in Indonesia. This tiger subspecies is the smallest among all living tiger species and is uniquely adapted to its tropical rainforest habitat.
Corpse Flower: When Nature Deceives
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The Titan Arum is also known as the 'Corpse Flower' because of its rotting-flesh scent. See pictures of the Corpse Flower in this gallery.
Can We Save the Sumatran Rhino From Extinction?
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The Sumatran rhino is the oldest rhino species alive today, but it may not be around much longer. According to the International Union for Conservation of Nature, there is a 90 percent chance the remaining Sumatran rhino populations will become extinct within the next 60 years.
When Krakatoa Blew: How the 1883 Eruption Changed the World
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The 1883 Krakatoa eruption was gigantic and deadly, but the advent of modern communications and mass media helped to make it one of the earliest and best-known modern natural catastrophes.
9 Largest Islands in the World
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An island doesn't necessarily have to be small. You might be surprised by the size of some of these islands on our list. Here are the nine biggest ones.
Splitting Tigers Into Subspecies Could Help Save Them From Extinction
There is only one tiger species, but HowStuffWorks looks at new research on six subspecies.
How Tsunamis Work
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Tsunamis are water walls that travel faster than jets. See pictures, footage and diagrams of tsunamis, look at famous tsunamis and learn how tsunamis are born.
Are orangutans introverts?
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The behavior of orangutan introverts stem from their need to find food. Learn why orangutan introverts are more solitary than their fellow apes.
The Spider Named After David Bowie (And It's From Malaysia, Not Mars)
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The Heteropoda davidbowie's name comes from its colorful resemblance to early-'70s-era David Bowie. Learn more in this HowStuffWorks Now article.