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How to Identify Vertebrates
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Do you know how to identify vertebrates? Find out how to identify vertebrates in this article from HowStuffWorks.
Mudskipper Robot Helps Show How Vertebrates Evolved to Walk on Land
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A robot to simulate mudskipper locomotion gives scientists a look into the success of the first land vertebrate ancestors, and points to our future on other planets.
This Mammalian Ancestor Was Also Earth's Earliest Venomous Vertebrate
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The earliest known venomous vertebrate was a reptile who was a precursor to mammals. Learn more about Euchambersia in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
All Mouth, No Anus: Microscopic Organism Could Be Oldest Human Ancestor
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Primitive deuterostome fossils show a precursor to all vertebrates, including humans. Learn about deuterostomes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Ancient Fish Strutted Seafloor Before Land Animals
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The little skate has been both swimming and walking for hundreds of millions of years. Learn more about how walking evolved at HowStuffWorks.
The Ultimate Atavisms Quiz
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An atavism is a trait from a distant evolutionary ancestor that has reappeared in a modern-day creature, like a whale with legs. A whale with legs? Take this quiz and learn about atavistic whales and other animals.
The Ultimate Taxidermy Quiz
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Taxidermy is the art of preserving and presenting dead animals for scientific study and display. The process involves removing the skin from the specimen and placing it onto a life-sized mold of the animal. Take this quiz to learn more about taxidermy.
Kinkajou
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The Kinkajou is also known as the Honey Bear. Learn more facts here at HowStuffWorks.
Can You Pass This General STEM Quiz?
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For years, educators and legislators have been emphasizing the importance of STEM programs in the United States, often in an effort to ensure that America can keep up with foreign tech giants. Do you think you can beat our tough STEM quiz?
How the Coelacanth Works
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When the coelacanth was discovered in 1938, scientist knew they had found something extraordinary. Learn more about the coelacanth at HowStuffWorks.