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How can an octopus make itself look like another animal?
Imagine that someone is pursuing you down a dark alley. Do you run? Duck behind a trash bin? The mimic octopus doesn't sweat this kind of scenario: It just shape-shifts to disguise itself. You'll be surprised by the tricks it's got up its tentacles.

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11 Animals that Use Camouflage
How do a zebra's stripes act as camouflage?

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From creepy crawly to cuddly cute, kids of all ages will love to piece these animal puzzles back together again!

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How Search-and-rescue Dogs Work
Search-and-rescue dogs are smart, agile and obedient, but their high "play drive" is what makes them look for a missing person. Learn what SAR dogs do.

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Dogs 101: German Shepherd

How Dog Training Works
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How Narwhals Work
What? You've never heard of a narwhal? Well, it's a cold-water-dwelling, deep-diving, vocalizing, halibut-munching wonder with its very own ivory crown. Did we mention its crazy tusk?

Arctic Animals

Whales of the Midnight Sun

Do whales and dolphins sleep?
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Animal FactsLearn about some of the strange and unusual facts and terms in the animal kingdom.See more »
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American Ornithologists` Union
How Mad Cow Disease Works
Why are moose more dangerous than bears in Alaska?
11 Animals that Use Camouflage
7 Animals that Can Be Heard for Long Distances

Endangered SpeciesEndangered species are animal popluations that are at risk of extinction. Natural extinctions do occur, but human beings play an integral role in animal extinction and preservation.See more »
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The Endangered Cheetah
Why would there be no more fish in 40 years?
How the World Wildlife Fund Works
Are frogs on the brink of extinction?

Extinct AnimalsExtinct animals are those species which are no longer living. This group includes prehistoric animals like dinosaurs and ice-age mammals, as well as moden species like the Dodo.See more »
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