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Is That Animal Sanctuary You Want to Visit Legit?

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Animal sanctuaries should provide animals with excellent care for the rest of their lives. But many don't. So how do you know if a sanctuary is legit?

8 Cuddly Facts About Koalas

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HowStuffWorks finds out whether koalas drink water, the many uses for their butts and how Herbert Hoover became their best friend.

9 Big Hairy Facts About Gorillas

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HowStuffWorks looks at the elusive and powerful gorilla, of which there are two species, the Eastern gorilla and the Western gorilla.

Goofy-looking Emus Are Leggy, Flightless and Very Friendly

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HowStuffWorks gets to know the emu, the world's second largest bird next to the ostrich.

Norwegian Forest Cat vs. Maine Coon: A Battle of Seriously Big Cats

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The Maine Coon and the Norwegian Forest are both plus-size breeds of cat, but what are the differences between these feline behemoths?

Raccoons Are Super Smart Urban Survivors

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Raccoons are the cutest masked mammals around. But they also have a reputation for being a pest. HowStuffWorks tells what you need to know about them.

Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?

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The belly button is pretty obvious on a human. But what about a dog? Do they have one and if so, where in the world is it? HowStuffWorks finds it.

Sea Otters Are the Party Animals of the Sea

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Sea otters are intelligent, rambunctious, chatty, curious and gregarious. HowStuffWorks gets to know these cuties.

Can You Be Allergic to a Hypoallergenic Dog?

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Any dog lover with allergies knows that the two just don't mix. So where do hypoallergenic breeds come into play? HowStuffWorks explains.

9 Facts About the Persian Cat, King of the Lap-Nappers

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HowStuffWorks finds out whether Persian cats really came from Persia; how much they cost and whether they are friendly.