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Animals may help ecosystems store 3 times more carbon than we thought

Elephants boost carbon storage by trampling and grazing on small trees Art Konovalov/Shutterstock Animals may enable many ecosystems to store…

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How and why animals can live alongside humans

New research suggests animals can thrive in human-dominated environments by being expert judges of risk. Alexis Breen from the Max…

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If Pokémon existed in the wild, how would they compare to real animals?

Imagine walking down the street and encountering a real-life Squirtle. Can you picture how much it would weigh? Are you…

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Humans spread more viruses to other animals than they give to us

Some zoo animals have caught SARS-CoV-2 from humans Sergei Supinsky/AFP/Getty Animals such as rats are often regarded as disease carriers.…

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Tudor era horse cemetery in Westminster revealed as likely resting place for elite imported animals

Archaeological analysis of a near unique animal cemetery discovered in London nearly 30 years ago has revealed the international scale…

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Common antibiotics can regenerate heart cells in animals

A computer illustration of heart muscle cells KATERYNA KON/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Alamy Two widely used antibiotics may be able to regenerate…

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Uranus is a grizzly bear: Understanding planet mass using animals

The vastness of space can make trying to understand the relative mass of celestial bodies brain boggling. Sure, you know…

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CBD and THC for Animals

The Genetic Literacy Project reports on the emerging trend of using medical marijuana, specifically CBD and THC, for treating pets…

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Wise Animals review: Exploring the entwined worlds of humans and tech

Every part of our lives is a result of humans co-evolving with tech Shutterstock/interstid Wise AnimalsTom Chatfield (Pan Macmillan) IN 1770, inventor…

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Fire is driving animals’ evolution

This article was originally featured on High Country News. Increasing frequent and intense fires are shaping how species change, according to…

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