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Phorusrhacos
Phorusrhacos is an ancient, extinct genus of flightless, giant carnivorous birds. Phorusrhacos was also known as a terror bird. They…
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Sinosauropteryx
Sinosauropteryx prima is a compsognathid dinosaur. The compsognathidae consists of a family of colelurosaurian theropod creatures. The creatures are small,…
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Hooded Oriole
Most songbird populations are shrinking, but this bright orange backyard visitor is bucking that trend in a surprising way. Find…
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Sauropoda
Sauropoda was a massive, long-necked dinosaur that holds the distinction of being the largest land animal to ever walk the…
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Muttaburrasaurus
Description and Size Muttaburrasaurus (Muttaburrasaurus langdoni) was an iguanodontian ornithopod dinosaur that lived between 113 million and 100 million years…
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The 6 Largest Extinction Events on Earth and When They Occurred
Evolution can lead to the emergence of new species and the extinction of old ones. It also drives the ongoing…
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Thylacoleo
The thylacoleo was a genus of animals that contained the largest carnivore that ever lived in Australia and had the…
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Oviraptor
The Oviraptor is a genus of oviraptorid dinosaur. The name is Latin for “egg thief,” which is what scientists originally…
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Green Heron
This small but cunning wading bird uses bait to lure its prey and performs a move so distinct it earned…
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Grey Heron
Revered since antiquity as a symbol of luck and renewal, this elegant wading bird also harbors a far darker side…
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Night Heron
Night herons can be seen walking on the shorelines of marshes and wetlands in search of fish, frogs, and insects…
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How to Stop Your Dog from Digging for Good
Digging is a common activity among dogs. You may notice your furry companion digging in the yard, clawing on the…
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False Water Cobra
The false water cobra is a New World snake species that is also known as the Brazilian smooth snake. The…
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Equatorial Spitting Cobra
The Equatorial spitting cobra, which has many different names, can spray venom up to 1.5 meters away if it feels…
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Plains Hognose Snake
When threatened, a plains hognose snake wobbles, shakes, turns onto its back and plays dead. The plains hognose snake gets…
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California Kingsnake
The California kingsnake is bold and beautiful, found along the west coast of the United States and Mexico. Adorned with…
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Eastern Green Mamba
Green, reclusive, and deadly Though it’s not as venomous as other species of mamba, the eastern green mamba is still…
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Zebra Spitting Cobra
A zebra spitting cobra can spit its venom a distance of over nine feet. The western barred spitting cobra is…
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Red Spitting Cobra
Red spitting cobras can spit their venom into a predator or prey’s eyes from up to 8 feet away with…
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Monocled Cobra
The monocled cobra is among the most dangerous snakes in the world. The monocled cobra, also known as the Indian…
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Smooth Snake
The female smooth snake gives birth to live young instead of eggs. The smooth snake is among the most common…
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Masked Angelfish
The masked angelfish is a type of marine fish. It is a ray-finned fish, endemic to the coastal reefs around…
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Australian Flathead Perch
The Australian flathead perch, also known as Rainfordia or Rainford’s perch, are small reef fishes from northern Australia. They are…
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King Rat Snake
When threatened or frightened, the king rat snake has the ability to produce a foul-smelling substance out of self-defense. The…
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Steelhead Salmon
It starts as a humble stream dweller and transforms into a silver ocean giant, then fights its way back hundreds…
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Surgeonfish
Those jewel-bright colors hiding among the coral reefs come with a built-in weapon sharp enough to send a careless diver…
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Mojarra
The mojarra is a family of marine fish found all over the tropical regions of the globe. More than 40…
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Rhombic Egg-Eater Snake
It only eats birds’ eggs. The rhombic egg-eater snake is well-named. It has rhomboid-shaped splotches on its back, and it…
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Sockeye Salmon
As an anadromous species, sockeye salmon start their lives in freshwater before migrating as far as 1,000 miles downriver to…
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Whinchat
A tiny bird that nests on the ground among gorse shrubs in Europe makes one of the most ambitious migrations…
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Pet Gerbil Guide: What To Know, What You’ll Need
Before Buying a Gerbil Gerbils are curious, social creatures that are entertaining to watch. So, if you want to have…
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Pet Hissing Cockroach: Price, Care, and More
With waxy, thick exoskeletons, the Madagascar hissing cockroach is one of the biggest of the species. The invertebrates are harmless…
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Savannah Sparrow
Savannah sparrows are small, lively birds found throughout North America. They eat beetles, caterpillars, flies, and other insects as well…
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Chipping Sparrow
The chipping sparrow gets its name from its distinctive chipping call, made as it forages for food. The chipping sparrow…
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Pet Parrot Owner Guide: What To Know
The parrot is family to a broad order of over 350 species. It includes Amazons, lorikeets, macaws, cockatoos, and lovebirds.…
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Mahi Mahi (Dolphin Fish)
Few ocean fish combine blazing speed, breathtaking color, and a place on your dinner plate quite like this surface-dwelling powerhouse,…
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Tire Track Eel
Named for the eerie tread-like markings running down its back, this Southeast Asian eel leads a surprisingly sneaky life, stealing…
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Black-Capped Chickadee
This tiny songbird weighs less than a coin yet commands the attention of entire forest flocks, with dozens of other…
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Snow Crab
A thriving billion-dollar fishery collapsed almost overnight, and the creature at the center of it all lives a surprisingly mysterious…
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Pet Finch Guide
Before Buying a Pet Finch Finches are both entertaining and easy to care for, in terms of pet ownership. But…
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Halibut
The world's largest flatfish lurks at the bottom of cold northern oceans, sits at the top of its food chain,…
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Pet Fish Guide: What You Need To Know
For many people, their first pet was a fish. Indeed, it was probably a goldfish, kept by itself in a…
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Pet Axolotl Guide: What You Need to Know
Before Buying a Pet Axolotl The axolotl is a unique and endangered salamander that originates from the waters around Mexico…
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Pet Betta Fish Guide: What You Need to Know
Before Buying a Pet Betta Fish Betta fish also called bettas, are colorful, low-maintenance pets perfect for people who are…
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Pet Mouse Guide: What You Need to Know
Before Buying Pet Mice Mice live for a very short time, experiencing a lifespan of only 1 to 3 years.…
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Red-Billed Quelea Bird
One bird species has exploded to over a billion individuals, and African farmers have tried nearly everything to stop the…
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Pet Rodent Guide: What You Need to Know
Despite the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s warning about rodents, rodents are and have long been popular household pets.…
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Pet Chinchilla Guide: What To Know
Before Buying A Chinchilla Before buying a chinchilla, it is important to realize that these animals are not the pet…
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Pet Cockatoo Guide: What You Need to Know
Before Buying a Cockatoo If you’ve ever heard a bird talking, screeching, and squawking in a pet shop, there’s a…
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Pet Ferret Guide: What You Need To Know
Before Buying A Ferret There are many things to consider before buying a ferret. Ferrets are extremely popular pets, right…