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4 Yellow and Black Butterfly Species in North America

4 Yellow and Black Butterfly Species in North America

A Pet Seahorse Requires Extremely Specific Tank Conditions

A Pet Seahorse Requires Extremely Specific Tank Conditions

Frog Anatomy: A Simple Breakdown of How Frog Bodies Work

Frog Anatomy: A Simple Breakdown of How Frog Bodies Work

Caracal: A Jumper Extraordinaire With Satellite Dish Ears

Caracal: A Jumper Extraordinaire With Satellite Dish Ears

10 of the World's Ugliest Animals: So Homely They're Cute

10 of the World's Ugliest Animals: So Homely They're Cute

Stoat: A Petite, Scrappy and Irresistibly Soft Speedster

Stoat: A Petite, Scrappy and Irresistibly Soft Speedster

Are Banana Spiders Harmless? Depends on Which You See

Are Banana Spiders Harmless? Depends on Which You See

What Eats Frogs? Birds, Snakes, Lizards, and Even Other Frogs

What Eats Frogs? Birds, Snakes, Lizards, and Even Other Frogs

10 Colorful Fish to Brighten Up Your Aquarium

10 Colorful Fish to Brighten Up Your Aquarium

The Seahorse Diet Requires Stealth and Patience in the Wild

The Seahorse Diet Requires Stealth and Patience in the Wild

The Sea Snake Can Be More Venomous Than Rattlesnakes

The Sea Snake Can Be More Venomous Than Rattlesnakes

The Morpho Butterfly: One of Few Species to Live Up to Its Hype

The Morpho Butterfly: One of Few Species to Live Up to Its Hype

10 Colorful Lizards to Delight Reptile Lovers

10 Colorful Lizards to Delight Reptile Lovers

3 Types of Dinosaurs and Their Many Subtypes

3 Types of Dinosaurs and Their Many Subtypes

7 Poisonous Frogs With Major 'Look but Don't Touch' Vibes

7 Poisonous Frogs With Major 'Look but Don't Touch' Vibes

Blue Jellyfish Have Specialized Tissues in Place of Eyes, Brains, and More

Blue Jellyfish Have Specialized Tissues in Place of Eyes, Brains, and More

Is a Seahorse a Fish?

Is a Seahorse a Fish?

This Tiny Swift Bird Can Fly for 10 Months Without Landing

This Tiny Swift Bird Can Fly for 10 Months Without Landing

The Coywolf Is Part Dog, Part Wolf, Part Coyote

The Coywolf Is Part Dog, Part Wolf, Part Coyote

The Hairy Frog Has Retractable Claws Made of Bone

The Hairy Frog Has Retractable Claws Made of Bone

The Mourning Cloak Butterfly Makes Unique Winter Appearances

The Mourning Cloak Butterfly Makes Unique Winter Appearances

Is Hippo Milk Really Pink?

Is Hippo Milk Really Pink?

Hummingbird Migration Can Mean Flying 2,000 Miles Without a Break

Hummingbird Migration Can Mean Flying 2,000 Miles Without a Break

Why Are Moose More Dangerous than Bears?

Why Are Moose More Dangerous than Bears?

How Do Tardigrades Reproduce? Several Ways, It Turns Out

How Do Tardigrades Reproduce? Several Ways, It Turns Out

What's the difference between a snake and a legless lizard?

What's the difference between a snake and a legless lizard?

10 Colorful Spiders: Natural Works of Art or Pests? You Decide

10 Colorful Spiders: Natural Works of Art or Pests? You Decide

Freshwater Jellyfish Are Too Tiny to Sting Humans

Freshwater Jellyfish Are Too Tiny to Sting Humans

The White Butterfly, aka Cabbage White, Loves Leafy Greens

The White Butterfly, aka Cabbage White, Loves Leafy Greens

The Tarantula Is Big and Hairy But Not So Scary

The Tarantula Is Big and Hairy But Not So Scary