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They get a lot of smack, but wild boars are actually helping forest biodiversity

Some forests have strong allies in wild boars.

The trap-jaw is the fastest in the world -- and it independently evolved several times in ants

Sometimes, speed is of the essence.

The invisible border that keeps vultures in Spain, not Portugal

"The Spanish-Portuguese border acts as a quasi-impermeable barrier", researchers note.

Ancient bone suggests humans migrated to North America with their dogs

They're man's best friend -- and they've been for millennia.

Wildlife photographer takes 'once in a lifetime' shot of a yellow penguin

This peculiar king penguin has a pigmentation condition called leucism.

Microscopic wasps are being used to get rid of moths in a UK historic mansion

The pandemic has left buildings with some unexpected visitors .

Where wildlife trade emerges, animal populations drop by over 60%

Both legal and illegal trade are pressuring wildlife populations into oblivion.

Scientists have found a way to stop your cat from killing so much wildlife

It might be time to switch your cat's diet -- for everyone's sake.

Monogamous cockroaches practice minor cannibalism out of love

Nothing says 'I love you' like consuming your partners' body parts.

Salmon farming is costing billions in social and environmental damage

That's one expensive salmon on your plate.

Scientists taught pigs to use a joystick

There’s a new gamer in town.

Sawfish could soon become completely extinct if we don't stop overfishing, says a study

Ever seen a sawfish? Chances are you didn't because they're very endangered.

Dogs seem to play more enthusiastically when you're paying attention to them going at it

And they might be doing it to make us happy.

Scientists zoom in on snake skin to see how they navigate sandy surfaces

Sidewinder snakes helped solve a puzzling conundrum.

World's smallest reptile comfortably fits on your fingertip

Don’t be fooled by its size, though. This tiny chameleon is surprisingly gifted.

Overfishing is causing shark and ray populations to plummet

It's an apolcayptic scenario, but researchers say it's still possible to reverse the trend with proper policies

A quarter of all known bees "haven't been seen" since 1990 -- and this is bad news

Bees are in trouble, and some are becoming harder and harder to find.

How some male mantises avoid getting their heads chopped off after sex

Males employ sexual coercion in order to quickly mate and flee the scene in one piece.

Cats with round faces and big eyes might be cute, but they could also be in pain

Breeds with exaggerated features may be more vulnerable to health problems.

Parrots are facing extinction, and only policymakers can save them

Anyone know how I can get a job as a policymaker?

Dire wolves genes show they weren't really wolves

Dire wolves weren't the distant cousins of modern wolves as we've been led to believe all these years.

Six gorilla rangers killed in an ambush at Virunga National Park

The park has been repeatedly attacked over the years and even had to shut down once.

Extremely rare case of death from bat rabies in France

It's the first time in thirty-five years since a death of this type has occurred in the world.

This snake turns into a 'lasso' to climb trees

Understanding the newly identified mode of locomotion is significant for bird conservation.

Why researchers want to keep ratsnakes out of electrical lines

Snakes climbing up electrical poles might sound scary, but it's much worse for them.

In Poznan, Poland, eight clams get to decide if people in the city get water or not

They might be small, but these mussels shoulder tremendous responsibility.

Spiritual customs in Colombia led to the rediscovery of a toad species after 30 years

Eighty of the known 96 species in this toad family are endangered, critically endangered or extinct in the wild.

Musical hips: Doctors literally hear music while checking a patient's pulse

Quite possibly the weirdest ham radio flex in medical history.

The most adorable study of the year shows how dogs recognize each other

All study participants were good girls and boys.

Diamondback terrapin threatened by traffickers, new report notes

Want a little speckled turtle? Forget it. They're adorable but endangered.

57,000-year-old wolf pup mummy found in Yukon permafrost

The mummy may help scientists retrace the migrations of wolves across Europe, Asia, and North America.

To the bitter end: primates can also fall into the sunken cost fallacy

Giving up is how you win, sometimes.

These are some of the most awesome wildlife photos of 2020

A visual reminder of how beautiful and intriguing nature's creatures can be.

Breathtaking underwater photographs document the hidden lives of humpback whales

An Australian artist has captured graceful photos of humpbacks and compiled them to in a enchanting book.

A second wave is looming over Africa. A locust second wave, that is

UN says more funding is required to help the most-affected countries and avoid widespread famine.

They were looking for a beaked whale. Instead, they may have found a new species

It's unlike any other known species. Still, further testing will be needed to convince everyone.

Global warming is faster than evolution -- and this could spell trouble for marine life

Aquatic life may not have enough time to adapt to an increasingly warming world.

Despite some success stories, we're still causing a major extinction, IUCN report shows

A few bright spots on a largely bleak picture.

Algae-farming fish domesticate shrimp to improve their farms

It's the first example of a non-human vertebrate domesticating another animal.

These adorable tiny pygmy possums are still alive after the Australian bushfires

They're alive, bless their souls, but they're at their most vulnerable right now.

Honey bees use tool made of poop to repel giant hornet attacks

It's the first example of tool use by honey bees in nature.

Ate any clams recently? You've might have also had a side of microplastics

Scientists found microplastics in razor clams from the coast of Washington

Here are the impressive winning images of the British Ecological Society competition

Get ready to see some breathtaking photos from the natural world.

Marsupial rave: wombats have glow-in-the-dark fur

Glow-in-the-dark wombats make 2020 just a bit more bearable.

How one eagle almost bankrupted a Russian scientific study

It's one long distance call researchers weren't happy to take.

It's not just birds: wasps also threaten airplane safety in Australia

Study found keyhole wasps blocked pitot probes in Brisbane Airport

The Clean Air Act in the US saved 1.5 billion bird lives over the past 4 decades

Clean air is good news for everyone!

Scientists discover the first insects with a shell-like armor

Leaf-cutter ant workers have a magnesium-rich biomineral armor that you'd expect to see in crustaceans rather than insects.

Covid mink variant is "very likely extinct" in Denmark -- but some areas may continue culling

Concern remains in Sweden and France over the mutation of the virus.

We're using flea treatments on our pets and it's polluting rivers and streams

Researchers couldn't believe just how prevalent the pesticides were.

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