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Why No Fish Wants a Tongue-eating Parasitic Louse in its Mouth

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Cymothoa exigua will make you feel very glad you're not a fish.

Giant African Land Snails Invade South Florida Again

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These massive mollusks are one of the world's most invasive species. They have the potential to devastate Florida's agriculture. Oh, and they can cause meningitis in humans.

What's It Like Inside a Kangaroo's Pouch?

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Though it's true that joeys poop in their mother's pouch, also known as the marsupium, it's still a pretty cozy place to spend the first few months of life.

Unsightly But Sweet, Mr. Happy Face Wins World's Ugliest Dog Contest

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Ugliness, like beauty, may be in the eye of the beholder. A 17-year-old dog with tumors and a sweet disposition won the annual contest.

Do Fish Sleep? They Have to ... Right?

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It's hard to imagine Nemo catching some z's in the Great Barrier Reef. But fish do need rest. Do they sleep like we do?

Cone Snail: A Slow but Highly Venomous Predator

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Cone snails are marine animals that harpoon their prey and incapacitate them with deadly toxins. They may be beautiful, but they are highly venomous.

The Ancient Swedish Vallhund Dog Was Almost Lost to History

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The energetic and friendly Swedish Vallhund was originally bred more than 1,000 years ago and was saved from extinction in 1942.

Real Life 'Jurassic Park'? Scientists Work to Bring Back Extinct Thylacine

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Bringing a species back from extinction might not be the stuff of sci-fi any longer.

The Deep Ocean Giant Isopod Looks Like a Huge Roly-poly Bug

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Tons of these humongous bug-like creatures live in the darkest depths of the sea, but they are still somewhat of a mystery to us humans.

Looks and Acts Like a Hummingbird? Could Be a Hummingbird Moth

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If you see a small hummingbird zip by your face, take a second look - what looks like a hummingbird may actually be a moth.