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Nuts for apples: Squirrels behaving oddly

Why would a squirrel place apples in hanging baskets around a garden? Some thoughts from readers and the editor of Almost the Last Word

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Sticking fish in VR lets us study their brains as they virtually swim

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Sticking fish in VR lets us study their brains as they virtually swim

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Grey whale

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Solar storms may interfere with the ability of whales to navigate

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Blue tits learn to avoid gross food by watching videos of other birds

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Blue tits learn to avoid gross food by watching videos of other birds

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tadpoles

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Watch tadpoles breathe by sucking in air bubbles at water's surface

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This is how jellyfish can sting you without even touching you

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This is how jellyfish can sting you without even touching you

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African grey parrot

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African grey parrots are smart enough to help a bird in need

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Cuttlefish wearing 3D glasses prove they sense depth just like us

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Cuttlefish wearing 3D glasses prove they sense depth just like us

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For the love of dog: How our canine companions evolved for affection

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Quiz of the year: Test your knowledge of 2019's science stories

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Quiz of the year: Test your knowledge of 2019's science stories

How do you revive a burned koala? How many microplastics does a teabag release? Find out how well you've been paying attention with our fun festive quiz

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Octopuses were thought to be solitary until a social species turned up

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D’oh! Why human beings aren’t as intelligent as we think

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Heroism and slapstick humour: Wolf behaviour can be amazingly human

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Gaming with gorillas: Designing puzzles to keep great apes happy

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