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Alligator vs. Crocodile
Every once in a while, you'll hear about a giant reptile sneaking into suburbia. But have you ever wondered whether that's an alligator or crocodile leisurely drifting in your swimming pool?
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How long can a camel go without water?
As issues like drought make headlines, the topic of water conservation has become critical. Perhaps we should look to the camel for guidance, as this desert-dweller saves every last drop.
Could a platypus poison me?
If Mother Nature has a sense of humor, surely the platypus is one of her punch lines. This mammal might look funny, but one of its offensive adaptations is no laughing matter.
What brought bison back from the brink of extinction?
Nothing strikes up an image of the Old West like bison roaming the open plains. But the demand for fur nearly annihilated this species. So how did bison survive?
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