List: Animals | Curated by Katrina Paulson

Nov 8, 2024
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Animals
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Scientists Identify the Head of a Giant Millipede-Centipede HybridExperts knew about Arthropleura, but this is the first time scientists have seen its head
Nov 8, 2024
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Nov 8, 2024
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Scientists Discover Komodo Dragons Have Iron-Coated TeethThey are the first reptile discovered with this metal in their teeth, but they aren’t the only ones.
Aug 18, 2024
Aug 18, 2024
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The Resurrection of the Woolly MammothHumanity is faced with yet another ethical dilemma: just because we can, doesn’t mean we should
Apr 10, 2024
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Apr 10, 2024
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Animals Are Becoming NocturnalThis time, it’s because of rising temperatures
Feb 8, 2024
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Feb 8, 2024
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The Hidden Language Between Flowers and BeesFlowers tell bees when they’re full or empty of pollen and when they’re occupied with another bee.
Feb 29, 2024
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Feb 29, 2024
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Sperm Whales Form Culturally Distinct, Female Based SocietiesSometimes known as whale nations, these clans are tens of thousands strong.
Mar 3, 2024
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Mar 3, 2024
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Same-Sex Sexual Behavior is Common in the Animal KingdomSame-sex sexual behaviors are found far and wide across the animal kingdom. Now, researchers are trying to figure out why.
Dec 31, 2023
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Dec 31, 2023
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Rethinking Human ExceptionalismResearch increasingly suggests other animals share far more with us than previously assumed, which makes me think it’s time to redefine…
Sep 20, 2023
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Sep 20, 2023
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How Animals Survive in Seemingly Impossible Ocean DepthsPlus, a new discovery shows once again that every time we think somewhere is uninhabitable, we’re wrong.
May 21, 2023
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May 21, 2023
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Several Zoo Animals Appear to Enjoy Hanging with Human VisitorsNew research suggests zoo visitors boost morale for elephants and more, especially during feeding times
Jun 22, 2023
Jun 22, 2023
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Crows are Way Smarter than I RealizedWho knew crows are so much like us?
Mar 19, 2023
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Mar 19, 2023
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Combating Cat Allergies with Special Egg PowderMy friend saw a TikTok making the claim, so I did a little research
Apr 11, 2023
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Apr 11, 2023
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Bonobos Offer Help to Strangers Without Being Asked and Care About Stranger’s Emotional StatesIf humans are a split of bonobos and chimpanzees, it seems bonobos may be our better halves
May 6, 2023
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May 6, 2023
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Bonobos, Our Other Closest Relative After ChimpanzeesWe may look different than bonobos and chimpanzees, but we’re far more alike than physical appearance makes it seem
May 10, 2023
May 10, 2023