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The Evolution of Animals on the Galápagos Islands
The Galápagos Islands is a place of evolutionary wonder. This isolated volcanic archipelago, located in…
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The Majestic Giants of the Reptile World: Komodo Dragons and Other Incredible Giant Reptiles
Though some people might find them icky, creepy, or cold, there's no denying that a…
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The Antelope’s Impact: Exploring Their Role, Endangerment, and Many Unique Species
When it comes to the many incredible exotic animals that fill our collective imagination, be…
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Jungle Giants: Exploring the World of the Tapir, Indian Rhinoceros, Okapi, and More
The jungles and rainforests of the world are home to some of Earth's most beautiful…
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The Poaching Crisis: A Threat to Wildlife
We talk a great deal on this page about the plight of our world's plants…
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The Secret Life of Sloths: From Pop Culture Icons to Ecological Marvels
Unique, unusual, and ugly-cute in a way that few other creatures are, the sloth has…
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The Language of the Jungle: Understanding Primate Communication
As humans, it's safe to say that we have pretty much gotten the hang of…
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Hippos: The Dangerous Beauty of Africa’s Rivers and Beyond
On True Investigator, we usually discuss how humans are dangerous to other plants and animals.…
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Venomous Snakes: Nature’s Intriguing Predators
Snakes; they slither through our psyche, making their languid way into our collective unconscious and…
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Guardians of the Wild: Elephants and Their Vital Role in the Environment
If you're not from the late 19th or very early 20th century, you may not…
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Prowling Predators: The Stealthy Life of the Jaguar
Imagine if you will, that you are walking along through a South American jungle. The…