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Why Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? And 9 More Animal Mysteries

Why Did Snakes Lose Their Legs? And 9 More Animal Mysteries
NYT Science Monday 02 November 2026, 10:00 UTC By Emily Anthes and Stella Raine Chu 1 min read
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There are more than 1.5 million known zoological species on Earth, with at least as many enigmas.

There are more than 1.5 million known zoological species on Earth, with at least as many enigmas. Here are our top 10.
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