For the first time, an American badger has been spotted burying an entire calf carcass in the desert. While studying … More
Category: animals
Smaug the dragon or frog with an eye to die for?
Beneath he translucent gold vein-like structure lies what looks like the eye of Smaug. But this is no dragon’s eye. … More
Bijou backpacks reveal habits of chilled-out bees
Researchers tracking bees in Australia have added an surprising skill to their résumés: bee barber. A team from the Australian … More
Fitness freak fish that climbs waterfalls
It begins life in a calm, safe pond at the top of a waterfall. But in the volcanic Hawaiian Islands, … More
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