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No Taming the Shrew

Good thing for us it’s small, because this predator gives no quarter to its quarry.

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Stormy Weather

An Internet guide to extreme weather

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Butterfly Effect

An Internet guide to butterflies for professionals and enthusiasts alike

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An Internet guide to the world of fungi

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An Internet guide to the evolution of plants

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Rational Fear

As human populations expand and lions’ prey dwindles, the poorest people—and hungriest lions—pay the price.

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Wanderlust

An Internet guide to tracking and tagging the animal world

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Florida Museum study shows that the Isthmus of Panama was formed by plate tectonics.

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