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Ancient Lungfish Fossils Reveal New Clues to Life on Land
New evidence from extremely ancient fish is giving scientists a clearer picture of one of the most significant…
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How biodiversity portfolio effects build ecosystem resilience
Climate change, disappearing habitats, invasive species and overfishing are all unrelenting pressures, with…
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Forget The 7-Year Rule: Scientists Find a New Way to Calculate a Dog’s Age
Marking a dog’s birthday is one of the truly lovely occasions to enjoy and share on social media. Part of…
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Why Hundreds of Sharks Are Gathering Near the Coast
At dawn, the first walkers thought they saw a dark sheet moving just beyond the break of the waves. Then…
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Why Ancient Egyptians Linked Thoth’s Baboons to Moonlight
Ancient Egyptians did something truly unusual with Thoth, one of their most significant gods. While nearly…
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Albi: a 1.50-metre catfish appears in the Tarn
By late morning, walkers along the banks of the Tarn in Albi sometimes slow down without immediately knowing…
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Dolphins Filmed Using Shells to Hunt Fish, Offering New Evidence The Behaviour Might Run in The Family
Dolphins filmed off Queensland, Australia, have been seen using a seldom-observed hunting method called…
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Why Some People Prefer Their Dog’s Company to Human Relationships
In France and elsewhere, some people find their dog’s presence more soothing than certain human relationships.
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Why a Beach Covered with Starfish Is Not Always an Ecological Disaster
At first light, the beach can appear to have changed colour. Among the seaweed, pools left by the tide and…
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Motorhome dog insurance: the clause to check before travelling
At a motorway service area, Nadine slides open the door of her motorhome and her golden retriever bounds out…
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*Scalicus engyceros* Is the Deep-Sea Fish That Moonwalks Backwards
The vast, abyss-like darkness of the deep ocean evokes the mystery and magnificence of outer space. Eerie…
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Wild Boars Are Spreading Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Brazil
It may seem as though wild boars are suddenly everywhere, but that impression is not mistaken. Feral pig…
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Processionary caterpillars: the risk for dogs continues into spring
Milder temperatures are extending the activity period of processionary caterpillars. For dogs, the threat no…
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Why Orcas and Dolphins Cannot Return to Land
Far offshore, an orca cuts through the dark water as quietly as a breath. A few metres away, her calf…
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India’s Vulture Loss Linked to Over Half a Million Human Deaths
A painkiller for cattle, introduced during the 1990s, triggered an unforeseen collapse in India’s vulture…
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Apple Cider Vinegar for Fleas: A Cautious Home Remedy for Pets
Reported by a Spanish media outlet, a home remedy is intended to help curb fleas, while underlining the need…
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Scientists Used Light to Wiggle a Fish's Ear Stones, And You'll Never Guess Why
If you are trying to make somebody's heart race, shining a torch into their ear is probably not the best…
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At 1,700 Metres, a Forgotten Stone Wall Shelters the Common Adder
At 1,700 metres above sea level, a forgotten line of stones draws in a discreet species built for cold…
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After 2,600 Days, This 12-Year-Old Labrador Cross Finally Finds a Home
After years of waiting and countless days without being adopted, an elderly, large dog has finally seen his…
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Newly Hatched Hummingbird Chick Looks Like a Hairy Caterpillar
At first glance, the small creature in the nest could easily be mistaken for a hairy caterpillar. However…
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Greenland Sharks May Hold Secrets to Longer Human Lives
Abigail Adams, the wife of the second US president, was born in 1744. Greenland sharks alive today may well…