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Monarch butterflies’ big white spots help them fly better
The big white spots seen on the wings of migratory monarch butterflies may have evolved to help them fly more efficiently on their long, hot journeys
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Why have orcas been damaging and sinking so many boats?
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Male harbour seals may learn vocalisations years before they need them
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Alligators create hotspots for life by digging holes with their snouts
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Newt-sniffing dog called Freya is helping to locate elusive amphibians
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A wolf-dog hybrid has been confirmed in India for the first time
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Wild African primates have flame retardants in their faeces
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Wolves are scaring smaller predators into deadly conflict with humans
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Hammerhead sharks clamp their gills shut to stay warm on deep dives
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Bison lick each other’s wounds after a traumatic experience
Communal wound licking has been documented in a hoofed mammal for the first time. American bison may use the behaviour to boost social connections and reduce stress
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Apes have the same willingness to share food as small children
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Animal deaths on UK roads fell sharply during covid-19 lockdowns
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Bird flu has killed 20 critically endangered California condors
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Wildfires have drastically reduced lynx habitat in Washington state
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