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American Southwest Drought Shrinks Wildlife Habitat Across the Food Chain
The American Southwest is enduring a historic drought. Communities are dealing with water limits, failed crops…
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10 Twilight dog names inspired by the saga
Choosing a dog’s name is a meaningful and memorable occasion, with almost endless options to consider. For…
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South American Lungfish Has the Largest Animal Genome on Earth
The animal with the longest genome on Earth is neither a giant species nor an especially intelligent one.
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What Does It Mean to See Bats Flying Around the House?
Seeing bats flying around the house or garden at night usually means these animals have found food and…
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Ohio Red-shouldered Hawks Produce More Daughters in Rich Territories
Red-shouldered hawks have nested in American suburbs for many years. Across parts of Ohio, they appear so…
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Arctic Underwater Noise Requires Smarter Limits
For years, the Arctic dampened a great deal of human noise. Dense sea ice stopped waves, restricted vessel…
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Border Terrier: main characteristics of the breed
The border terrier originated in the area known as the Border Country, on the boundary between England and…
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Giant Scorpion *Praearcturus gigas* May Be the Largest Ever Known
Had you travelled across Earth’s floodplains 415 million years ago, no other mammals would have been there to…
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Bryde's Whale Biotwang Mystery Finally Solved
A baffling booming noise rising from far beneath the ocean surface has at last been linked to an intriguing…
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How to Keep Cats Warm During Cold Weather
When temperatures drop, it is easy to assume that cats are naturally shielded by their fur and their talent…
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Grey Wolves on Prince of Wales Island Hunt Sea Otters
Have you ever pictured a wolf plunging into the sea in pursuit of food? On a secluded Alaskan island, that…
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US Records First Sloth Fever Cases After Cuba Travel
The United States has recorded its first cases of ‘sloth fever’ after 21 travellers returned from Cuba earlier…
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Funniest 40 Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards 2024 Finalist Photos
On Thursday, the Nikon Comedy Wildlife Awards revealed the finalists for its 2024 photography competition. The…
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Scientists Solve Mystery of Golden Orb Shed by Relicanthus daphneae Sea Anemone
In 2023, scientists piloting a remote vehicle through waters so deep that sunlight cannot penetrate made a…
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Are designer crossbreeds healthier than purebred dogs?
Labradoodles, puggles, dorgis, cavoodles and cavapoos: whatever name you use, designer crossbreeds are now…
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Africa’s Ecosystems Are Becoming Increasingly Alike, Study Finds
Africa’s ecosystems may appear very different, yet a new study indicates that they are growing increasingly…
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Why Some Cats Scratch Furniture More Than Others
Scratching is an entirely natural cat behaviour, but new research sheds light on why some of our much-loved…
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Humans May Have Driven Mammoth Extinction More Than Climate
Some 20,000 years ago, mammoths and related species remained comparatively widespread. Yet by roughly 10,000…
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Deep-sea squid filmed using mud camouflage on the abyssal seafloor
A deep-sea squid has been filmed concealing itself in full view by coating its body in mud and holding its…
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Asian Hornet: How to Spot Nests Around Your Home Early
Between February and May, the critical period begins for the invasive Asian hornet. During these months, the…
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Human Fear Smell Changes Horse Behaviour, INRAE Study Finds
Have you ever considered whether animals can detect human feelings without hearing a word or seeing a gesture?