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Chimpanzees vs. Bonobos: What’s the Difference?

Chimpanzees and bonobos are our closest living relatives. Humans (Homo...

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Is A Walrus A Mammal?

Let’s cut it the chase: yes, a walrus is a...

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Are Lions Endangered? It's Complicated.

A hundred years ago over 200,000 lions roamed Africa and...

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What is a Monkey Puzzle Tree?

Archibald Menzies, one of the great British naturalists, brought this...

Why Are So Many Amphibian Species Threatened By Extinction?

Amphibians are a unique group of animals that live on...

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The 12 Endangered Birds Most At Risk of Extinction

There are roughly 18,000 species of birds in the world,...

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All About the Mysterious Komodo Dragon

Of all the mythical creatures across fantasy and fable, the...

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Do Egg-laying Mammals Exist?

Mammals give birth to live young, right? That’s a huge...

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Why Are Kiwi Birds Endangered?

Native to New Zealand, kiwi birds are fascinating and unique...

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Scary Sea Monsters That Are Actually Real

70% of the world's surface is the ocean - and...

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1/4 of All Animals Are Beetles: An Introduction to Adaptive Radiation

Adaptive radiation refers to an evolutionary event when an opportunity...

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A Brief History of the "Endangered Species Act"

The Endangered Species Act is a foundational environmental law in...

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What Is the African Penguin? Why Is it Endangered?

The African penguin, Latin name Spheniscus demersus, is a species...

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