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Lizards: From tiny geckos to giant Komodo dragons
By Patrick Pester published
Lizards are a diverse group of reptiles made up of thousands of species around the world, including giant Komodo dragons and chameleons the size of your fingertip.
Why do cats 'play' with their prey?
By Joanna Thompson last updated
Here's why cats 'play' with their prey before dealing the death blow.
Are insects edible?
By Lou Mudge last updated
Are insects edible and are there any benefits to chowing down on invertebrates? Here's what you might want to consider
'Yoda' primates sing duets like opera stars
By Jamie Carter published
Scientists recorded the intricate songs of the small, leaping primates on an Indonesian island.
'Monkey gang' member executed in Japan as marauding macaques run amok
By Isobel Whitcomb published
A team of "specially commissioned hunters" tracked down and killed one member of a "monkey gang" responsible for more than 50 attacks in the Japanese city of Yamaguchi.
55,000 beluga whales are on the move, and you can watch their migration live
By Stephanie Pappas published
In celebration of Arctic Sea Ice Day (July 15), viewers can tune in to watch beluga whales frolic in Hudson Bay by the thousands.
Threatened sharks are turning up in pet food, DNA testing shows
By Mindy Weisberger last updated
Scientists identified shark DNA in pet food products, none of which listed shark meat in the ingredients.
Three people gored by bison in a month at Yellowstone National Park. Why do these attacks happen?
By Harry Baker published
Park officials say visitors should keep a respectful distance.
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