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Cat and Dog Cohabitation: Helping Them Live Together
In France, as elsewhere, helping a cat and a dog share the same home takes time, clear boundaries and daily…
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Rare Magnapinna Bigfin Squid Spotted in Northeastern Pacific Ocean
In the twilight-like darkness of the deep ocean water column, a whole ecosystem flourishes. Life has evolved a…
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A Female Mallard Nests in an Abandoned Kayak
In April, the kayak had been left there almost out of habit, moored to the jetty on a small river…
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Belgian Malinois Shepherd: Understanding Its Daily Needs Before Adoption
Lively, alert and exceptionally resilient, the Belgian Malinois Shepherd appeals to many families. Yet its…
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Physalies in the Landes: why beaches are closed and stings are dangerous
The Landes coast is facing a huge influx of physalies, fascinating creatures that resemble jellyfish. Swimming…
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Online Cat Videos May Be Normalising Cat Distress
Cats are ubiquitous online: it is easy to come across these felines swatting at things, racing about, engaging…
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Sixteen Norwegian Capercaillies Released in the Vosges: A Warning for the Species
At dawn in a clearing in the Vosges, the silence can feel almost overwhelming. Yet a few decades ago, sixteen…
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Why changing your dog walks can boost his mood
At 7.30 am, the same gate opens, the same lead jingles, and the dog heads almost automatically towards the…
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1,036 Fish Nests Found Beneath Antarctic Sea Ice
Beneath the Antarctic ice, the world resembles nothing familiar. The light that filters down is faint…
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Why Your Cat Brings Home Prey: The Fascinating Reason
The scene is almost always identical: you open the door, put down your bag and spot a small, motionless shape…
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Monarch Butterflies in Michoacán: the 4,023-kilometre Migration Mystery
At dawn in the mountains of Michoacán, silence is never entirely still. Millions of orange-and-black wings…
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Giant Purussaurus neivensis Was South America's Apex Predator
Modern crocodiles rank among the planet's most feared predators, yet their ancient kin make present-day crocs…
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Human Stress Odour Can Prompt Pessimistic Decisions in Dogs
Dogs can detect human stress, and new research indicates that its scent can produce a comparable emotional…
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Coffee Grounds Around Bird Feeders: A Simple Way to Deter Squirrels
A surprising tip is gaining ground in gardens: sprinkling ordinary coffee grounds around bird feeders may…
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Whale sharks filmed feeding off Western Australia
Off Western Australia, researchers have filmed whale sharks at close range to gain a clearer understanding of…
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Why Your Cat Chooses an Unexpected Favourite Person
In many households, a cat appears to choose an unexpected family member, rather than the person who takes care…
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India’s Forests: Tigers, Asian Lions and Wildlife Survival
India’s forests contain an extraordinary ecological diversity, where dominant predators and large herbivores…
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Four insects with surprising hidden defence mechanisms
A tiny insect may fit on the tip of a finger yet conceal a defensive or hunting mechanism capable of…
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Why Wombat Poo Is Cube-Shaped
In Australia, one mammal stands out for an ability that seems to defy logic: the wombat produces faeces that…
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Why Spotted Skunks of the Genus Spilogale Perform a Handstand Before Spraying
Before resorting to their well-known defensive spray, some small skunks do something even more surprising…
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How *Hemeroplanes triptolemus* Caterpillar Becomes a False Snake
When a Hemeroplanes triptolemus caterpillar is disturbed, its body proportions change within seconds and…