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473 articles-
What “Primate” and Other Slasher Monkey Movies Get Wrong
A primatologist explains why monkeys aren’t monsters -
Take a Look at the Hairy Mouthparts of a Queen Bee
They’re actually what sets her apart from her worker bees -
The Trick to Studying Dolphins Without Stressing Them Out
Cameras attached to drones appear to be as reliable as hands-on monitoring methods -
Why Is That Monkey Giving Me a Dirty Look?
It’s intentionally sending a signal that it’s pissed off, so beware -
Did This Spiral Sea Creature Outlive the Dinosaurs?
An ancient marine murder mystery that remains unsolved -
What Chimps Reveal About Human Parenting
Human caregiving seems to have shaped teens’ thrill-seeking tendencies -
The Broom-Like Quality of Worms
Aquatic worms sweep up sand in their environments -
How These Long-Living Sharks Keep Sharp Vision for Centuries
Understanding their tricks could eventually help preserve people’s eyesight, too -
Elephant Seals Almost Always Return Home to Give Birth
But do the benefits of these homecomings outweigh potential problems with genetic diversity? -
The Portable Ecosystems of Young Manta Rays
Hitchhiking fishes regularly tag along with young mantas in Florida
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One of World’s Rarest Cats Has Finally Resurfaced
Behold the first sightings of a flat-headed cat in Thailand in 30 Years
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These Fatal Gauntlets Kill Thousands of Endangered Seabirds Every Year
Study maps the deadly areas where birds cross paths with fishing vessels
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Tiny Hints of Soldier Stomach Troubles in Roman Britain
Sediment from a Roman military settlement revealed traces of parasites that trigger gastrointestinal distress, despite efforts to keep the ancient encampment clean
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How Animals Navigate Darkness
Mouse brains perform a clever mechanism to count their steps and keep them on track
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These Butterflies Change Visual Systems with Seasons
There’s more than what meets the eye in a color-swapping insect -
The Fishy Inspiration Behind a Bold, Tandem Space Mission
Remarkable remoras get their time in the orbital spotlight -
Italian Bears Softened by Centuries of Human Proximity
In a hotbed of culture, the animals evolved to be less aggressive -
Watch a Moth Drink Moose Tears
Researchers recorded the nocturnal insects sipping from the massive mammal’s ducts for the first time -
Fearsome Marine Predators Prowled Ancient Rivers, Too
Mosasaur teeth discovered in North Dakota tell a surprising story