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Crows have another remarkable cognitive ability: statistical logic

Study looks into the concept of statistical inference in crows.

This newly discovered gecko species was hiding in plain sight for decades

Researchers have found it in Madagascar and warned it’s endangered

Texas drought reveals dinosaur tracks dating back 100 million years

They are very well preserved and belong to two types of dinos.

The shark side of the moon? Hammerheads mysteriously gather under the full moon

Study looks into this strange phenomenon happening in French Polynesia

Bolivian river dolphins dangling an anaconda in their mouths have scientists puzzled

Seriously, dolphins?

These wolves in Alaska ate all the deer. Then, they did something unexpected

Wolves on an Alaskan island are showing a remarkable adaptation.

Iceland resumes whaling, against the will of conservationists and its own people

A small country can make a big difference -- sometimes, it's not a positive difference.

Most US dog owners are hesitant about vaccines, including for lethal rabies

Baseless vacine skepticism has now extended to helpless pets.

Dogs love it when you talk to them like they're babies. Their brains light up

Dogs show heightened brain responsiveness to certain speech patterns, particularly from women who use the cute-sie voice.

Turtle shells hold hidden information about nuclear contamination

Uranium signatures persist in their shells even decades after World War Two.

Sabertooth cats, dire wolves, and other megafauna went extinct 13,000 years ago in California. Wildfire and humans may be to blame

Humans and fire were driving prehistoric animals out. Kind of like what's also happening now.

Good boy? Owners of recently adopted shelter dogs report behavior problems

Shelter dogs have been through a lot, and their new owners need to be patient.

Dogs may be able to detect Covid-19 better than any common technology

Researchers looked into previous studies and found the idea is approaching scientific consensus.

The Trumpetfish is a master of disguise: it hides behind other, bigger fish to hunt

These fish hide everywhere. There could be one behind you right now.

Sparrows drift from their favorite wintering spots when their friends stop visiting

Friendship is a compass for these winged travelers.

China zoo says its bears aren't people in bear costumes

It’s the smallest bear species in the world and one of the more adorable creatures you'll see.

Scientists identify the oldest known species of swimming jellyfish

It looks quite similar to a modern jellyfish.

Bees may have originated from an ancient supercontinent

Study reconstructed the evolutionary history of bees.

Virgin births: Genetically engineered fruit flies can reproduce without males, but it won't work for humans

It could one day help with the control of insect populations.

These worms were resurrected after 46,000 years frozen in the Siberian permafrost

The ancient worms have been dormant since the time when humans co-existed with Neanderthals.

No, the Loch Ness monster isn't some giant eel

As science and folklore collide, statistical findings contradict the giant eel as Nessy hypothesis.

Bird flu outbreak is killing dozens of cats in Poland, with low risk for humans

The source of the infection remains unknown, the WHO said.

Green sea turtles travel to the same place to eat for generations

Study looks into the eating patterns of these incredible animals.

Monogamous birds may divorce when their partners cheat or are migrating

Divorce is a fact of life even for birds.

Rattlesnakes are more relaxed and chill when they have a friend nearby

By being together, rattesnakes cope better with stress.

Migrant orangutans study locals to identify healthy food options

They get this information through a behavior called peering.

Elephants don't like to eat the same thing twice for dinner, just like us

DNA metabarcoding unveils the culinary tastes of elephants.

Humans eat around a third of all the world’s vertebrates -- and it's a problem

We have a broad impact on biodiversity that could continue to worsen

Cat noses function just like high-tech chemical analyzers

Researchers create 3D computer model of cats nose

Octopus sleep is very similar to that of humans and they may even dream

Study looks at electrical signals octopuses produce in their brain while asleep and awake.

This Australian duck says 'You bloody fool' and imitates other wacky sounds -- and we couldn't be more fascinated

This rare display of acquired vocalization could help scientists unravel the origin of speech and language in humans.

This new vaccine can protect farmed crocodiles from West Nile virus

It could be applicable in several crocodile’s species

Birds with a buzz? Hummingbirds drink alcoholic nectar 'cocktails'

Hummingbirds love nectar -- and it's not just for the sugar rush.

This surprising parasite can make ants live at least three times longer

Infected ants don’t work, are cared for and live much longer than usual.

Monarch butterfly white spots could be the secret to their continent-traversing superpower

The size of their wing spots may play a crucial role in their incredible journey.

Cryofreezing DNA could be our last shot at saving species from extinction

Cryobanks could help curb species extinction.

A tribute to Train: How a dog became a conservation icon in Argentina

He's getting his own statue and has become a symbol of conservation.

The average dog knows 89 words and phrases. But some are super smart

Scientists used the same language assessment tools designed for human children.

Bumblebees' remarkable sense of smell guides them safely home

They have great vision, but their sense of smell steals the show.

Bowhead whales' can repair their DNA -- and this possibly makes them cancer-resistant

They can live more than 200 years, and this might be why.

This one-shot, non-surgical contraceptive could finally curb stray cat overpopulation

The therapy made cats sterile with no side effects for at least two years.

Regular socialization could make dogs live longer and happier

Study sheds light on key social determinants that influence dogs' health.

Crocodile in Costa Rica gives virgin birth. Could some dinosaurs do it too?

It’s the first known case of "virgin birth" in a crocodilian.

Dogs can literally smell when you're stressed

Dogs can not only read stress on your face, but also smell it dripping through your pores.

This new robotic bee can fly in all directions just like a real bee

It’s the first one capable of doing this

Seagulls decide which food is worth stealing by watching humans

They are much more smart than we though

Scientists discover bony armor in spiny mouse tails

This trait was thought to be limited in mammals only to armadillos.

Scientists find a way to tell the sex of chicken eggs early in incubation

It could prevent the culling of billions of male chicks.

Dinosaurs may have pioneered perspective-taking to 'get in your head'

Perspective-taking, a complex cognitive skill, might have originated in dinosaurs.

Dog brains are getting strangely larger, and here's probably why

Scientists are stunned by this new discovery.

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