Animals
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Animals
Animal Classification: A Taxonomy for All Living Things
Everything in this photo, from the wolf to the fallen tree it leaps over, can be classified using the…
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The Portuguese man-of-war is not a jellyfish and has a nasty sting
The Portuguese man-of-war (Physalia physalis) has a network of tentacles that can measure between 30 feet (9 meters) and 100…
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Do we really swallow spiders in our sleep?
Spiders are creepy and crawly, but their choice of residence isn't necessarily your mouth - especially while...
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The tarsier is a strange primate, and yes, we are related
The unique characteristics of tarsiers have caused people to call the little primates many names since their discovery…
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Does it look and act like a hummingbird? Could be a hummingbird moth
A hummingbird moth (Hemaris thysbe) takes a sip of nectar. You've spotted a two-inch creature flying from flower to flower,...
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What's it like inside a kangaroo's pouch?
A baby kangaroo, or joey, pokes its head out of its mother's pouch to reflect on life and...
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The potato bug is a super pest that is difficult to control
Every organism on this planet causes problems for someone – it is one of the main complications associated with being. Wolves cause problems for…
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Giant African Land Snails Invade South Florida Again
Giant African land snails like these have been spotted again in South Florida. Invasive shellfish are bad news. They say…
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Humuhumunukunukuapua'a: a long name for a little fish
The reef triggerfish (Rinecanthus rectangulus) is also known by its Hawaiian name humuhumunukunukuāpua'a, which means “pig-snout triggerfish.” …
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Why you should love the much-maligned magpie
Admittedly, the person who coined the term “bird brain” has never handled a magpie. Tim Birkhead, professor…
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