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The Super-cute Axolotl Is Also a Ruthless Carnivore
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The axolotl, a critically endangered species, can regenerate virtually any of its limbs or organs and has a face that's totally irresistible.
The Eastern Indigo Snake Lives in Gopher Tortoise Burrows
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The eastern indigo snake takes advantage of a unique shelter that provides much-needed protection to the endangered species and its young.
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?
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.
All About the Vaquita, the Most Endangered Marine Mammal
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The vaquita is the most endangered marine mammal in the world. Abundance estimates place the total vaquita population at about 10 individuals.
Can You ID All of These Killer Beasts From Just One Image?
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Killer beasts are responsible for the deaths of people and prey across the Earth. They can poison you, drown you, or even rip you to shreds. Curious which of the world's beasts are the most dangerous? Take this quiz and see how many you can name from their images.
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.
Is the Mexican grizzly bear extinct?
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The Mexican grizzly bear is presumed extinct, and the reason for its demise is pretty unfortunate. Learn more about its extinction at HowStuffWorks.
Types of Bears
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The brown bear, the grizzly and the Kodiak bear are all of the brown bear species. Learn all about the brown bear at HowStuffWorks.
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.