Reptiles That Give Live Birth
Most of the time, when thinking of reptiles, you probably imagine them laying eggs, but that's not always accurate. Some of them actually do give live birth.
Read MoreMost of the time, when thinking of reptiles, you probably imagine them laying eggs, but that's not always accurate. Some of them actually do give live birth.
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Read MoreIf you keep up with weather reports, you've probably heard about convection currents once or twice. But have you ever wondered how they actually work?
Read MoreIf you were to come upon some unidentified eggs, you would probably want to know what kind of animal laid them. If they're snake eggs, here's how you can tell.
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Read MoreThe destruction wrought on Japan by the atomic bomb in 1945 can't be understated. Yet, these trees somehow survived to become symbols of peace and hope.
Read MoreWhile moths and inchworms are pretty well known creatures, the exact details of their life cycle might not be common knowledge. Here's all you need to know.
Read MoreWhether you like or hate spiders, they're certainly a memorable species. And if you're looking at one with white spots, here's how you can identify it.
Read MoreCaves are pretty fascinating places, and larger caves might be even more interesting. In any case, this huge cave system has quite a bit going for it.
Read MoreDinosaurs are really big parts of the popular imagination, and that's especially true of the T-Rex. But what would the world be like if they were still around?
Read MoreThe term "rabies" probably evokes images of feral animals and frothing mouths, but in reality, the disease is a little more complicated than that.
Read MoreWhile weasels and ferrets might look a bit like each other and are members of the family, they're actually quite different. Here's how you can tell them apart.
Read MoreUsually, when a creature is considered extinct, it's thought to be gone forever. But that's not true of this species, which has defied the odds at every turn.
Read MoreMany people are scared of spiders, and that's for understandable reasons. After all, no one would want to come upon this huge spider in their home.
Read MoreWhile volcanoes can be frightening, supervolcanoes are even scarier. These five supervolcanoes are proof of that, having drastically altered Earth in the past.
Read MoreEveryone is familiar with the skylines of massive cities, but in the future, those sights are iable to change. Instead of buildings, there might only be water.
Read MoreCalifornia is a beautiful state with no shortage of diverse plant and animal species. Unfortunately, the fates facing those species aren't always the brightest.
Read MoreThere are many species with pretty scary defensive (and offensive) tactics, such as venom. These species in particular can be pretty intimidating on that front.
Read MoreInvasive species are causing problems all around the United States, and California is no exception. This species in particular has really wreaked havoc.
Read MoreSci-fi movies feature technology that seems far beyond our current capabilities, but that isn't always true. This new material proves that much.
Read MoreWhen you think about crabs and spiders, they probably seem like two very different types of animals. But in some cases, that's less true than you'd expect.
Read MoreKangaroos are probably the most famous animal species with a pouch for their young, but they aren't the only ones. In fact, quite a few mammals have pouches.
Read MoreWhen you think of plants, the flowers and trees of gardens and forests might come to mind. But aquatic locations have their own varied plantlife, too.
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