Wild medaka fish show surprising midnight courtship rituals in natural habitat
Observing animal behavior in a laboratory offers a controlled environment, but these model organisms can behave differently ...
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The Unlikely Story Behind Mauritius’ First Satellite and the DIY Engineer Who Made It Happen
An anthropologist recounts how a small island nation built and deployed its first satellite—and what their effort says about ...
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Mammals, birds in Vietnam’s rare coastal forests revealed by camera traps
In 2019, scientists rediscovered a species of miniature deer long lost to science within the dry coastal forests of southern ...
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Meet the giant rats fighting wildlife trafficking
Often dismissed as pests, rats have long been misunderstood. But the African giant pouched rat (Cricetomys gambianus), the world’s longest, is challenging that perception. With its intelligence and ...
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Lemurs and meerkats spotted with roses ahead of Valentine’s Day in adorable photos
Lemurs and meerkats have been spotted enjoying bouquets of roses ahead of Valentine’s Day in adorable new photos. Groups of ...