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A Calico Cat Wears a Coat of Many Colors

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Calico cats are almost all female. And they inherit their looks from their mothers. HowStuffWorks explains the genetics behind these unusual cats.

Do Fish Get Thirsty?

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They're swimming in water all day so how could they ever get thirsty? The answer might surprise you.

Sugar Gliders Are Nature's Cutest Little Daredevils

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These adorable marsupials look as sweet as their name. But what, exactly, are sugar gliders? HowStuffWorks introduces you.

5 Reasons Geckos Are the Coolest Lizards

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Geckos have abilities that definitely take lizardhood up a notch.

The Tarantula Is Big and Hairy But Not So Scary

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Tarantulas are the largest spiders in the world and, believe it or not, some can live for up to 30 years.

Alligator Gar: 100 Million Years Old and Still Kicking

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The prehistoric looking alligator gar is sometimes referred to as a "living fossil" and, while it may look threatening, it's harmless to anything larger than itself.

The Secrets and Science Behind Starling Murmurations

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Starlings are short and thick, with dark feathers and long, pointy bills. Collectively, however, they transform into something else entirely.

Coral Snake: Brightly Banded and Highly Venomous

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These colorful snakes are found all over the world and are highly venomous, so the best strategy is to avoid them.

Hamsters Aren't Jerks. Here's How to Stop Them From Biting

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Hamsters can be bitey little buggers. HowStuffWorks explains how to stop your adorable hamster from biting the hand that feeds it.

Tracking Down the Elusive Giant Squid

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Giant squid are showing up in videos for the first time ever. HowStuffWorks takes a look at these elusive and mysterious denizens of the deep.

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