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The Cute Crested Gecko, Once Thought Extinct, Is Now Bred by the Thousands

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These lizards love to climb and can thrive on a diet that doesn't include live insects.

Flemish Giant Rabbits Are Docile Snuggle Bunnies

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Flemish giants, also known as "Flemmies," make great pets, but the question is, how did they get so big?

Nigersaurus: The 'Mesozoic Cow' With More Than 500 Teeth

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Known by the nickname "Mesozoic Cow," the African dinosaur Nigersaurus taqueti has also had its face compared to a vacuum cleaner.

Meet Archaeopteryx, a Feathered Dino With Wings and Teeth

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Archaepteryx was a very unique dinosaur in that it resembled a bird. Learn more about the Archaepteryx, Late Jurassic dinosaurs, and dinosaurs of all eras.

10 Wild Facts About the Aye-Aye, a Most Improbable Animal

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This long-fingered primate with the perpetually startled golden eyes is considered one of the most distinctive animals on Earth

Is My Black Cat a Bombay Cat?

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The rare Bombay cat is all black, but color alone doesn't make a cat a Bombay.

19 Dog Breeds That Don't Shed

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If you're looking for the right dog, but keeping the house clean and the pet allergies at bay is a priority, here are 19 no-shed dog breeds you might want to consider.

Why You Should Totally Dig Prairie Dogs

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These chunky little guys aren't dogs at all. They're actually part of the rodent family and they're shockingly smart.

6 Facts About the Lovely, Incredibly Destructive, Lionfish

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The showy lionfish is a stunning beauty. But this invasive species, which was released into the wild in the 1980s, is wreaking havoc on delicate reef ecosystems worldwide.

A Pit Viper Snake Can 'See' You, Even in the Dark

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Pit vipers also carry venom in twin glands behind their eyes, delivered through movable fangs that can be folded up against the roof of their mouth.