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A Drone Captured a Humpback Whale Giving Birth for the First Time
Alexander Forrest’s incredible drone footage captured a newborn humpback calf surfacing off Australia’s east coast.
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Most Outdoor Cats Can Adjust to Indoor Life Pretty Quickly, Study Finds
Researchers found many former outdoor cats adjusted within days or weeks, though owners often struggled with guilt.
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Photo: Andrew_Howe / Getty Images Male Songbirds Are Really Bad at Cheating on Their Mates. They Still Try, Though.
These male songbirds have a dead giveaway that females use to figure out whether a prospective mate is already taken and trying to cheat.
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Scientists Found a Bird-Eating Bat Hidden in a 400-Year-Old Painting. Here’s Why That’s a Big Deal.
Researchers say the 1611 painting appears to show a greater noctule bat eating a songbird, centuries before scientists confirmed the behavior.
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CDC Officials Say a Cat-Spread Fungus Reaching the U.S. Is ‘Just a Matter of Time’
The fungus has infected thousands of cats and more than 11,000 people in South America, raising concern among U.S. health officials.
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A Subtle Walking Change Could Be an Early Sign of Dog Dementia, Study Finds
Researchers found shorter front leg strides in senior dogs may be linked to cognitive decline, not just aging or sore joints.
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Scientists Found Sperm Whales May Have Their Own Regional Accents
Researchers analyzed thousands of whale clicks and found Mediterranean sperm whales use distinct regional dialects.
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Scientists Have Been Watching One Dead Whale Feed the Ocean for 15 Years. Here’s What They’ve Learned.
Researchers say the “whale fall” off Vancouver Island is still supporting clams, snails, fish, tubeworms, and bone-eating zombie worms.
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Cris Cantón/Getty Images Just in Case You Were Wondering, Scientists Say Bird Masturbation Is Totally Normal
Researchers reviewed reports across more than 100 bird species and found the behavior is part of natural avian sexuality.
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Scientists Found That Bean Plants Can Summon Wasps to Fight Their Battles
Researchers found that the plants can identify caterpillar attacks and summon wasps to the scene to protect them.
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Vicki Smith/Getty Images Scientists Say Cows Might Recognize Human Faces, Which Is Bad News for Grilling Season
A new study suggests cows can connect familiar faces and voices, making them more socially complex than we may want to admit.
