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Spider Monkeys Are the Trapeze Artists of the Treetops

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Spider monkeys, an endangered species, are the largest monkeys in the Americas and live in the forest canopy, where they swing through the trees with the greatest of ease.

If a Woodchuck Can't Chuck Wood, What Can It 'Chuck'?

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It's an age-old question. How much wood would a woodchuck chuck? Turns out, none at all. So what would a woodchuck chuck if it couldn't chuck wood?

Is It a Zebra? A Giraffe? No, It's an Okapi

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The okapi may look like a zebra-horse combo, but its closest relative is the giraffe. Here are nine fascinating facts about this curious creature.

Hermit Crabs: Tiny Crustaceans Living in Nature's Mobile Homes

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Hermit crabs are easy to care for as pets if you provide them with all the essentials they need. And that includes shells for their growing bodies.

Moths Are Mother Nature's Secret Pollinators

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Bees get a lot of credit for pollinating important food crops, but they get a lot of secret help from their nocturnal friends, the moths.

Can Dogs Get Poison Ivy?

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Some of us get it, some of us don't, but did you know that our four-legged friends are also susceptible to poison ivy, the three-leaved menace?

The Elephant Hawk Moth Is the 'Ugly Duckling' of Moths

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The elephant hawk moth is breathtakingly beautiful as an adult, but as a baby ... not so much.

Why Do Dogs Have Anal Glands?

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All dogs have anal glands that serve multiple functions. The problem is they can also get blocked or even leak, which is really disgusting if you're a human.

Xoloitzcuintli: The Mexican Hairless Dog, Ancient Guide to the Underworld

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The xoloitzcuintli is one of the most ancient of dog breeds and even was considered a guide to the underworld by the Aztec and Mayan civilizations.

Some Aphid Babies Are Born Already Pregnant

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Born pregnant? You bet. It's a survival instinct but could also explain how these garden pests spread like wildfire.