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How many sharks are killed recreationally each year -- and why?
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Shark fishing is endangering these saltwater fish that have been around longer than the dinosaurs. Learn why shark fishing has become such a threat.
How Do Stingrays Kill?
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World-famous "Crocodile Hunter" Steve Irwin, died on Sept. 5, 2006, in a shocking accident with a stingray. But stingray-related fatalities are almost unheard of, so what happened? Find out.
How to Treat Common Cat Diseases
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Cats are susceptible to some diseases that don't often affect humans. Learn about common cat diseases.
How Great White Sharks Work
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The great white shark tasted fame when it played the villain in the 1975 film Jaws. Learn if the great white shark deserves its killer reputation.
What Is Filter Feeding?
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Filter feeding is a type of aquatic feeding in which animals take in many small pieces of prey at once. See how this filter feeding system works.
Are meerkats immune to poison?
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Meerkats immune to poison aren't rare in the Kalahari Desert -- they've evolved to resist snake and scorpion venom. Read about the meerkats immunity.
Are meerkats naturally generous?
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Meerkat naturally generous behavior has puzzled biologists (and endeared us) for years. Learn about meerkat naturally generous behavior and generosity.
How do meerkat groups choose a dominant female?
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A meerkat dominant female is the mastermind behind reproduction in her mob. Read about the meerkat dominant female and her alpha female behavior.
How do meerkats communicate?
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How meerkats communicate involves three types of communication. Learn how meerkats communicate and what methods they use to signal and warn the gang.
How Meerkats Work
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Meerkats are highly social mammals that live in the Kalahari Desert. Learn about meerkats and the meerkat family structure.