Scientists capture videos showing cats’ instinct to hunt and kill bugs
Nearly one in three U.S. households harbor a cold-hearted killer. These stealthy…
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Scientists reveal diverse ways snakes move beyond slithering
You know that scene in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone where Harry…
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Long-nosed Pinocchio chameleon revealed to be multiple distinct species
For nearly 150 years, zoologists have taken the Pinocchio chameleon (Caluma gallus) at face…
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Alaska’s tiniest owl receives royal care after surviving life-threatening injury
Situated on southeast Alaska’s scenic Baranof Island, the Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka mainly…
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New study shows sperm whales use vowel-like sounds similar to humans
For the scientists eavesdropping on sperm whales, it’s a race to decode…
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Octopus camouflage inspires new insights for sunscreen development
Cephalopods like octopuses, squid, and cuttlefish have the mesmerizing ability to change the color of their skin to…
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Researchers uncover how squirrels locate their buried nut caches
As someone who routinely “hides” things from myself—car keys, receipts, even my…
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Study finds woodpeckers grunt in a manner similar to tennis players
Woodpeckers really know how to punch above their weight. The woodland birds can…
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Humpback whale spotted carrying small sucker fish along for the ride
Humpback whales (Megaptera novaeangliae) usually don’t travel alone. In addition to its pod,…
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New Portuguese Man O’War species named in honor of ‘One-Eyed Dragon’ samurai
A team of university students in Japan identified an entirely new species of the…