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Noble False Widow Spider Captures a Pygmy Shrew in Southern England
Most spiders present very little threat to people, and that includes the much-maligned noble false widow…
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How Subsistence Hunting Ensures Survival in Remote Mountains
Living in remote regions through a harsh winter calls for courage and the practical expertise of local…
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Amazonian Manatee: How It Survives the Amazon Dry Season
The Amazonian manatee stands out for its ability to survive in rivers that change dramatically between the…
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Assassin Bug *Pahabengkakia piliceps* Uses Plant Resin to Trap Stingless Bees
An insect that gathers and alters plant resin to trap prey adds to mounting evidence that the ingenuity of…
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Why Cats Love Sitting on Laptops, Books and Phones
The moment a laptop is opened, a book is placed on the table or a phone is left still for…
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How Humans Drove Cyprus Dwarf Hippos and Elephants to Extinction
Picture yourself living beside the eastern Mediterranean 14,000 years ago. You are a skilled navigator of the…
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How the Vampire Squid, Vampyroteuthis infernalis, Uses Bioluminescent Mucus to Escape
In the deep ocean, where sunlight all but vanishes, a small squid has a defence that turns darkness into a…
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Rescued Donkeys Help Prevent Forest Fires in Spain
Wildfire prevention in Spain has received an unexpected boost from rescued animals. Rather than relying on…
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Can a Caterpillar Hear Without Ears?
Can a caterpillar hear without ears? It may initially seem an odd question, yet a team of researchers chose to…
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Sea Angel Clione: The Predatory Sea Snail with Wings
At first glance, the sea angel looks as though it belongs in a fantasy illustration: it has a small, almost…
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Georgie’s moving journey from a shelter doorstep to a new home
What initially appears to be an ordinary scene soon proves anything but: a carrier, an animal, and not a…
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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…