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fur seal

(Encyclopedia) fur seal, fin-footed marine mammal of the eared seal family (Otaridae), highly valued for its fur. Like the closely related sea lion, the nine species of fur seals are distinguished…

muskrat

(Encyclopedia) muskrat, North American aquatic rodent. The common muskrats, species of the genus Ondatra, are sometimes called by their Native American name, musquash. They are found in marshes,…

Writing Well: Subjects vs. Topics

Subjects vs. TopicsWriting WellPaper ChaseTime Flies When You're Having FunSubject to ChangeSubjects vs. TopicsThe Heart of the Matter: Writing a Thesis Statement So now you have a subject, and it's…

DK Nature: Feeding

WHAT IS AN OMNIVORE? WHAT IS FILTER-FEEDING? CARNIVORESHERBIVORESFIND OUT MOREAll animals must eat other organisms to survive. Animals can be divided into two main groups, according to their…

Classical Mythology: No Place Like Home?

No Place Like Home?Classical MythologyCrimes of Passion: Jason, Medea, and the ArgonautsAssembling the ArgonautsIn Search of AdventureWitch Way to the Golden FleeceCrime and Punishment: The Long Way…

Classical Mythology: Switchblade Sisters

Switchblade SistersClassical MythologyNot in Our Stars: Tragic Heroes and Their FatesSwitchblade SistersMutual Mistrust: The High Cost of JealousyThe Limits of CraftsmanshipDad, Can I Borrow Your Car…

Dangerous Animals

Fascinating but Deadly Hippopotamuses, crocodiles, and hyenas by David Johnson PROFILES OF DANGEROUS ANIMALS Animals Elephants, big cats, and Cape…