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Pot Farming Threatens Adorable Weasel
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Pot farms are invading that habitat of the Humboldt marten. HowStuffWorks looks at the threat.
From Fin Whales to Blue Whales: The Whale Species Quiz
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The whale may be the most magnificent mammal in the sea, but can you tell one whale from another? Take our quiz to see how much you know about the various whale species and how these creatures differ.
Have invasive species caused any extinctions?
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Introducing a new species into an ecosystem can have unforeseen and disastrous consequences for the species that already live there.
5 Invasive Species That Might Conquer the World
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Invasive species are found around the globe, and can be damaging to the world's ecosystems. Some invasive species seem almost unstoppable like these five.
Can You Spell These Animal Species Correctly?
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Spelling "tiger" or "elephant" is easy enough, but can you spell the name of the species that each of these animals belongs to? Prove you can in this quiz.
The Tiny Fox Saved From the Brink of Extinction
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Are island foxes in California endangered? Learn more about the Santa Cruz and Catalina Islands foxes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Can You Name These Weird Animal Species from a Photo?
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Have you ever seen an animal that looks like it walked out of a secret lab? Well, it turns out that there are quite a few of them. Take this quiz to find out how well you know them!
This Gorgeous New Sea Slug Species Needs a Name
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A new species of nudibranch in Australia will be named by contest. Learn more about this sea slug naming contest in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Sea Turtles Are Making a Huge Comeback, Thanks to the Endangered Species Act
The U.S. Endangered Species Act, passed in 1973 has been a resounding success. HowStuffWorks looks at the astounding numbers.
Experts Find There Are Four Giraffe Species. Can You Tell Them Apart?
Experts have learned there are four species of giraffe, not just one. HowStuffWorks Now finds out why no one noticed before.