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Can You Identify These New Zealand Mammals?
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Sure, New Zealand's got cats, dogs and even whales. But it also has so much more. Can you name the most well-known mammals from New Zealand? Let's find out.
The Biggest Fish Ever Caught (By IGFA Standards)
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Not every fisherman wants the glory. Some have caught immense fish and released them without laying claim to a world record. But for those who want the world to know they caught a big fish, the International Game Fish Association keeps a record of such accomplishments.
The Tarsier Is One Weird Primate, and Yes, We're Related
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Never heard of the tarsier? Well it's one of the smallest primates in the world but has some of the biggest bug eyes you've ever seen.
Indian Python Population Threats and Conservation Efforts
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The Indian python was once considered a subspecies of the Burmese python. Now that the former is recognized as its own distinct species, it faces endangerment.
Can You Name These Adorable Fluffy Animals?
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Lions and tigers and bears ... oh, aww! Are you a fluffy animal fanatic? A lover of all things cute and cuddly? Then take the challenge and find out if you have what it takes to name all 40 of these fluffy creatures!
The Saola Is Southeast Asia's 'Unicorn'
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The saola, also known as the Asian unicorn, is one of the rarest animals in the world. Not only is it critically endangered, but the saola is famously secretive; very little is known about it. There are no saola in captivity and the last categorically documented saola sighting was in 2013.
Commensalism: I Benefit, You Don't, but It's All Good
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Commensalism is a form of cooperation among species in which one species benefits from another without the first one suffering any harm from the relationship.
Meet the Ocelot: The Cutest Little Big Cat
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Ocelots were once hunted for their beautiful fur, but are now protected. HowStuffWorks gets to know these beautiful cats.
Bandicoots Survived Eons of Changing Climates, But This Time It's Different
New findings about ancient, extinct Australasian bandicoot and bilby species underscore how dire things are today when even survivors like these are struggling.
Do Koalas Smell Like Cough Drops?
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Do koalas smell like cough drops? Learn how koalas break down eucalyptus leaves, digest them and render calories from their very fibrous food source.