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10-20-2018
Ancient reptiles flushed saltwater out of their snouts after feeding
A new study has revealed that one group of ancient...
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10-20-2018
Cut and paste: Ants are more impressive than they may appear
The industry and ingenuity of ants (family Formicidae) have been...
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10-19-2018
Aquarium fish are often caught using cyanide
Coral reefs throughout the world have been steadily declining as...
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10-18-2018
New tool guides conservation progress on limited funding
In the United States, species that need protection are supported...
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10-18-2018
First known flesh-eating fish lived alongside the dinosaurs
The remains of a 150-million-year-old fish recovered from limestone deposits...
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10-18-2018
The secret behind the powerful punch of the mantis shrimp
Club-like appendages enable the mantis shrimp to batter its prey...
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10-17-2018
Young birds prove that picking the right teacher makes a difference
Children learn many behaviors by mimicking adults, yet are very...
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10-17-2018
Evolutionary changes are not always gradual
One family of tiny, shelled organisms that float in the...
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10-17-2018
Tarantulas are on the move and migrating into new areas
It’s well known that birds migrate in the fall, and...
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10-17-2018
Why are these insect-eating birds declining across North America?
Populations of aerial insectivores such as Tree Swallows are declining...
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10-17-2018
The size and shape of baby blue crabs impacts their survival odds
In the wild, being born big and strong can be...
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10-17-2018
MRI scans show that dogs can understand some of what we say
MRI scans show that dogs can understand some of what...
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