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How do cats squeeze through small spaces?
Cats can squeeze through impossibly small holes, but how does their anatomy enable them to do this?
Wild gorillas in Gabon eat plants with antibacterial abilities against drug-resistant E. coli
Wild gorillas eat the same tree bark used by traditional healers, which can inhibit the growth of E. coli in petri dishes, according to a new study.
Why do dogs' paws smell like Fritos?
Why do dogs' paws smell like corn chips? A veterinarian explains the cause of this olfactory offense.
Over 40% of pet cats play fetch — but scientists aren't quite sure why
About 40% of cats play fetch with their owners, but it's not clear why.
Why do cats hate closed doors?
Meowing, sticking their paw under the door or pawing at the door are just some of the strange things cats do around closed doors. But why?
Silky anteater: The tiny, boxing ball of fur
The smallest species of anteater grows to just 14 inches, including its tail — but it packs a hefty punch when threatened.
Bleak photo of polar bear with plastic in its jaws in the remote Arctic shows pollution's 'pervasive grip'
Image of polar bear with plastic hanging from its mouth shortlisted for Ocean Photographer of the Year 2024 award.
Dogs can smell their humans' stress, and it makes them sad
Dogs can smell when people are stressed, and it seems to make them feel downhearted.
