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The Mourning Cloak Butterfly Makes Unique Winter Appearances

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The mourning cloak butterfly might not win any contests for flashiest insect, but this species breaks the mold in some surprising ways.

10 Colorful Spiders: Natural Works of Art or Pests? You Decide

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Some spiders blend into the background. Others? They demand your attention. Colorful spiders light up forests, flowers, and even backyards with a dazzling range of hues—and there's more to that brilliance than meets the eye.

Freshwater Jellyfish Are Too Tiny to Sting Humans

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Freshwater jellyfish may sound like an oxymoron—because jellyfish live in the ocean, right? Not all of them. Craspedacusta sowerbii, also called the peach blossom jellyfish, thrives in rivers, lakes and even gravel pits.

The White Butterfly, aka Cabbage White, Loves Leafy Greens

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You’ve seen them in your garden, fluttering like confetti across the kale and broccoli. That pale insect flitting around your vegetables? That white butterfly is most likely Pieris rapae, better known as the cabbage white butterfly.

5 Colorful Moth Species That Rival Butterflies' Splendor

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Some moths wear camouflage, blending right into bark or leaves. Others? They're the bold dressers of the insect world. These colorful moth species aren't shy about showing off.

Moon Jellyfish: Coastal Dwellers With Gentle Stingers

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Moon jellyfish might look like ghostly saucers adrift in the blue, but they're more than just ocean ambiance. These translucent animals, known scientifically as Aurelia aurita, are part of a family of jellies that have lives perfectly tuned to drifting through the sea.

Pixie Frog: This Giant African Bullfrog Is Neither Dainty Nor Magical

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The pixie frog is not the kind of frog you'd find hopping harmlessly around your garden pond. Also called the African giant bullfrog, this enormous amphibian is known scientifically as Pyxicephalus adspersus.

A Very Special Yellow Butterfly: The Eastern Tiger Swallowtail

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The yellow butterfly gives other insects a masterclass in adaptation, camouflage and transformation. One yellow butterfly in particular stands out: the eastern tiger swallowtail.

The African Clawed Frog and Early Pregnancy Tests

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Meet the African clawed frog, a fully aquatic amphibian that's part living fossil, part lab legend, and part ecological wildcard.

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