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Habitats can be anything and animals are notoriously anywhere – even in our clean-swept streets and well-kept suburban lawns. These articles explore the more amazing, strange, rare, exotic and endangered species of the world as well as the places they live, from far-flung forests to right down the road.

Just Peachy: Australia's Pretty Pink Hutt Lagoon

Western Australia's Hutt Lagoon is pink as a blushing bride and saltier than a sailor on shore leave, thanks to an abundance of beta carotene-producing algae.

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Fire Away: 7 Amazing Animal Dragons

2012 is the Year of the Dragon according to the Chinese zodiac and the dragon is the only one of the 12 animals to be wholly mythical... or is it?

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Honey I'm Home! Urban Beehives For Sweet City Living

Catch a buzz? These 7 bee-friendly urban beehives are ideal for anyone who wants to invite a little urban wildlife into their nature-challenged neighborhood.

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Crawl Spaces: 10 Amazing Ant Farms Fit For A Queen

These 10 amazing ant farms combine the best features of aquariums, art, furniture and pets in a low-maintenance, eco-friendly, educational medium.

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The Real Spirit of the Season: 14 Charity Gift Sites

Stumped on gift ideas? Consider giving a great deed instead, donating to one of these 14 charities in your recipient's name.

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Title Recall: 10 Creatures with Doubly Descriptive Names

An abundance of animals bear the burden of doubly descriptive names. An identity crisis in the making? The animals aren't saying so it's up to us to decide.

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Encore! 10 Extinct Lifeforms Worth Resurrecting

These 10 extinct species are certainly gone but they're not forgotten, and they may not even be gone for good if biological technology continues to advance.

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Flame On! 10 Amazing Orange Animals

These 10 amazing orange animals seek neither tricks nor treats. Instead, their intense autumnal hues may serve as warning signs; a wish merely to be left alone.

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Hot Licks: The World's 10 Most Amazing Anteaters

Anteaters are Nature's “termite terminators”, and these bizarre creatures have perfected the art of ant-eating to such a fine degree they can eat little else.

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Call To The Wild: 7 Amazing Animal Whisperers

The 7 amazing animal whisperers profiled here practice a kinder, gentler form of inter-species communication with thousands of years of history to back it up.

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11 Ways Technology is Helping to Save Endangered Species

GPS tracking, text messages, sonograms, unmanned planes and even Hubble Telescope software are all helping researchers save endangered species.

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Windows On The Past: 7 Amazing Creatures Preserved In Amber

Amber (fossil tree sap) can contain prehistoric insects, crustaceans, frogs and lizards, preserved in exquisite detail and all many millions of years old.

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Blushing Hides: 10 Amazing Pink Animals

These 10 amazing animals are in the pink and they're not afraid to show it. Pink pigmentation isn't common in the animal kingdom but it IS uncommonly beautiful.

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Eco Kitty: 12 Great Green Products for Cats

Choose cat litter, toys, beds, collars, food and other pet essentials that are not only healthier for your cat, but better for the environment.

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Green Pet Products: 12 Eco Essentials for Dogs

Organic dog food, natural flea treatment, recycled toys and sustainable ways to deal with waste are among the 12 top eco-friendly dog products.

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