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Starfish Use Intricate Water Whorls as a Survival Mechanism
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Tiny starfish larvae get food and swim by creating swirls of water. See the starfish in action at HowStuffWorks Now.
Here's What Happens When You Swallow a Leech
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Leech endoparasitism occurs when someone accidentally ingests a leech and it gets attached. Literally. Learn more at HowStuffWorks Now.
The U.S. Wild Pig Population Is Exploding
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The feral pig population in the U.S. is a growing problem in nearly 40 states. HowStuffWorks NOW looks into how the USDA intends to tackle the issue.
All Mouth, No Anus: Microscopic Organism Could Be Oldest Human Ancestor
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Primitive deuterostome fossils show a precursor to all vertebrates, including humans. Learn about deuterostomes in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
In the Absence of Mates, Zebra Shark Just Births Her Own Clones
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Can a shark reproduce asexually? Learn more about a zebra shark 'virgin birth' in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Do Big Cats Freak Out Over Laser Pointers Like House Cats?
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Do big cats like to pounce on laser pointers? Learn more about lions, tigers and lasers in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
5 Things You Didn't Know About Squirrels
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If you look outside your window right now, you'll probably see one running up a tree or checking you out. How did the squirrel get so commonplace?
How Tardigrades Work
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No, a tardigrade's not a type of time-traveling police box on "Doctor Who." It's an ancient water bear, of course!
Madagascar's Most Famous Species Is Near Extinction
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Why are lemurs on Madagascar at risk of extinction? Learn more about endangered lemurs in this HowStuffWorks Now article.
Elephants Eat Leftover Christmas Trees
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Zoos in Europe feed elephants leftover Christmas trees. Learn about elephants in Berlin eating Christmas trees in this HowStuffWorks article.