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What’s the difference?
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What’s the Difference? Dolphin vs. Porpoise
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What’s the Difference? National Marine Sanctuaries vs. Marine National Monuments
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What’s the Difference? Whooping Cranes vs. Great Egrets
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What’s the Difference? Penguin vs. Puffin
On this edition of “What’s the Difference”, we’re talking seabirds: penguins versus puffins. They sure look similar, and we wouldn’t... View Article
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What’s the Difference? Turtles vs. Tortoises
There are at least 365 species of turtles and tortoises in the world. But what are the differences between turtles... View Article
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What’s the Difference? Jellyfish vs. Man o’ War
They have tentacles… they sting… and they’re avoided in the ocean. They’re basically the same, right? Despite being often mistaken... View Article
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What’s the Difference? Octopus vs. Squid
You wouldn’t be alone if you thought the octopus and squid were the same animals. They are cousins—both part of... View Article
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The Difference Between Sharks and Dolphins
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What’s the Difference? Seals vs. Sea Lions
Seals and sea lions are found in many of America’s national marine sanctuaries. At first glance, they may look fairly... View Article