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Patagonian mara: The monogamous rodents that mate only a few times a year but pee on each other constantly
By Sascha Pare published
Male Patagonian maras follow females wherever they go and rub poop on the ground around them to deter rival males.
Genetic quirk in 25% of Labrador retrievers can lead to overeating, obesity
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Scientists have discovered that a genetic mutation in certain breeds of dogs can lead to obesity.
'They are very well aware of their agency': Elephant calf burial ritual discovered in India
By Hannah Osborne published
Elephant burial rituals have been discovered in India, with herd members placing calves upside down in irrigation pits then covering the bodies with soil.
Prairie vole orgasms 'rewire' their brains for long-term love
By Lydia Smith published
Researchers discover ejaculation in male prairie voles triggers a cascade of neural activity in both sexes that helps them form strong bonds and monogamous relationships.
Why do cats have bald spots in front of their ears?
By Victoria Atkinson published
Is there an evolutionary reason why cats have sparse fur near their ears?
Watch a rare pink albino elephant baby playing by a waterhole in adorable footage
By Elise Poore published
The adorable 1-year-old male calf was filmed enjoying playtime in Kruger National Park in South Africa.
Honduran white bats: The fluffy little bats that roost together in leaf tents
By Megan Shersby published
These tiny white bats, which can construct a leaf-made tent, are extremely picky eaters.
Fishing cats seen feasting on chicks at the tops of 26-foot-tall trees in Bangladesh
By Carys Matthews published
South Asian fishing cats have been caught on camera hunting chicks in tree tops, potentially solving the mystery of how this vulnerable species survives during the monsoon season.
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