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Baby Milk Snake Hatches from its Egg!

How snakes have babies is fascinating! Enjoy this image sequence of a milk snake hatching while we learn something about the maternal instincts of our slithery friends.
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20 Cute Koalas Precariously Catching Some Zs

Koalas are not only cute; they are also experts at sleeping in trees – and dozing while doing so! Still, looking at the following images, it doesn't seem an easy feat!
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11 Coolest Links of the Week

Trees have some staying power – geez, just check out these six – but then, if a guy can live without a heart, so do we! Cool link awesomeness abounds!
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New Book for Birders Really Breaks the Mould

The Crossley ID Guide: Eastern Birds is a new and unique field guide that replaces conventional content illustrations with stunning digital photography and more.
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10 Adorable Baby Animals That Grow Up To Be Deadly Predators

Even the fiercest predators start their lives helpless and adorable, and even cold-blooded killers like crocodiles display surprising parenting skills...
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The Mother of All Moths!

The aptly-named Atlas moth is not only one of the most beautiful creatures of its kind but also the largest moth in the world!
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Groundhog Day: The Weather-Predicting Woodchuck!

Groundhogs predict North American weather every February 2nd. But what do groundhogs, also known as woodchucks, do with the rest of their year?
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Sugar Beet: Sugar Cane's Unsung Rival

The sugar beet, grown in North America, Europe and Australia, is a versatile and sustainable plant, the unsung rival of sugar cane in temperate climes.
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25 Most Colorful Sea Slugs on Earth

Regaled in a breathtaking mix of bold and vibrant colors, and appearing in a variety of shapes and sizes, the sea slugs known as nudibranchs fascinate and delight!
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The Surprisingly Sociable Lives of Sharks

Despite their image as bloodthirsty predators, sharks are actually social animals capable of bonding with each other and even humans.
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When Agricultural Landscapes Become Patchwork Quilts

Agricultural fields can bear a stunning resemblance to patchwork quilts – at least, when viewed from the air – as these 15 examples show!
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When Reptile Scales Resemble Beautiful Mosaics

Reptile scales may have a bad rep as being ugly – but we've found a stunning array of images that show the beauty in the scales of snakes, lizards and crocodiles.
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The Shameful Secret of the US Navy's Dolphin Soldiers

The US Navy is alleged to be preparing dolphins for mine detection in the Persian Gulf – but at what cost?
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The Plight of India's Pariah Dogs

The lowly street dogs of India are gradually gaining acceptance as a unique and historically important breed.
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The Beauty and Brilliance of Termite Mound Architecture

The many wonderful shapes and sizes of termite mounds in different parts of the world.
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Extinction of the Passenger Pigeons: How Man Destroyed a Species

The demise of the passenger pigeon highlights the devastating effect human actions can have on nature.
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Rhodiola: The Northern Hemisphere's Favorite Medicinal Herb

The perennial herb, Rhodiola rosea, is both food and a traditional folk medicine in northern climates. What is special about Rhodiola?
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12 Most Improbable Insect-Reptile Relationships

Amazing photographs of insects taking their lives in their antennae by resting on reptiles!
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13 Adorable Baby Kangaroos Peeking Out of Their Mothers' Pouches

Amazing pics of kangaroo mommas with their babies, with some little-known facts too!
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Staring into the Beautiful Cold-Blooded Eyes of Reptiles

Twelve hypnotic close-ups of beautiful eyes belonging to lizards and other brilliantly colored reptile species...