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Monkeys hunt small animals when fruit is scarce
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Monkeys hunt small animals when fruit is scarce

Capuchin monkeys have been observed hunting and eating small vertebrates more frequently when their usual plant-based food sources become scarce. This behavior provides insight into the dietary evolution of primates.

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Wallaby spotted hopping through English town
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Wallaby spotted hopping through English town

A pastry shop owner in Liskeard, Cornwall, captured video footage of a wallaby hopping through the center of town during his morning commute.

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Kitten rescued from deep pipe in California
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Kitten rescued from deep pipe in California

An animal control officer in California successfully rescued a kitten that had fallen 10 feet down a rusted metal pipe located in an abandoned field.

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Dogs may use blinking as a subtle social signal
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Dogs may use blinking as a subtle social signal

New research published in Royal Society Open Science suggests that dogs blink more frequently when they observe their owners blinking. This indicates that blinking may function as a subtle social signal for dogs rather than just a biological necessity.

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Naked mole rats make their own perfumeβ€”and it’s excellent birth control
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Naked mole rats make their own perfumeβ€”and it’s excellent birth control

Researchers have discovered that naked mole rats produce a unique scent that functions as a form of natural birth control within their colonies. This chemical signal helps regulate reproduction among the group.

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190-year-old DNA reveals a hidden pangolin species
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190-year-old DNA reveals a hidden pangolin species

Scientists have identified a previously unknown species of pangolin by analyzing DNA from a museum specimen collected nearly 190 years ago. This discovery helps clarify the diversity of pangolins found in Nepal and northern India.

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Porpoise Entanglement Recorded in Real Time
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Porpoise Entanglement Recorded in Real Time

Researchers accidentally captured the first-ever detailed acoustic recording of a porpoise becoming entangled in a fishing net, documenting its calls and escape attempts.

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55-Million-Year-Old Penguin Fossils Preserve Clues to a Warmer Antarctica
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55-Million-Year-Old Penguin Fossils Preserve Clues to a Warmer Antarctica

Paleontologists have discovered that ancient penguin bones from Antarctica contain chemical evidence that can reveal details about past climate change. These 55-million-year-old fossils suggest the region was once significantly warmer than it is today.

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Coyote chases bear away from Los Angeles home
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Coyote chases bear away from Los Angeles home

A home security camera in Los Angeles captured a mother coyote successfully chasing a bear away from a residential property.

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Bear steals bag of gear from Colorado fire station
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Bear steals bag of gear from Colorado fire station

Security camera footage captured a bear wandering into a Colorado fire station and walking away with a bag of firefighting equipment.

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Wisconsin cat born with record-breaking 29 toes
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Wisconsin cat born with record-breaking 29 toes

A cat from Wisconsin has entered the record books after being born with a total of 29 toes.

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An 'Extremely Rare' Half-Male, Half-Female Bird Temporarily Took Up Residence Outside of Chicago
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An 'Extremely Rare' Half-Male, Half-Female Bird Temporarily Took Up Residence Outside of Chicago

A rare bilateral gynandromorph bobolink was spotted near Chicago. Despite its unusual physical characteristics, the bird successfully attracted a mate and raised fledglings.

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Dog who spent 72 days lost in mountains wins Hambone Award
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Dog who spent 72 days lost in mountains wins Hambone Award

A golden retriever that survived for 72 days lost in the mountains has been awarded the Hambone Award. The prize is given annually for unusual pet insurance claims.

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Dolphin mother and calf observed using shells to catch fish in Australia
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Dolphin mother and calf observed using shells to catch fish in Australia

Scientists have documented a dolphin population on Australia's east coast using empty snail shells as tools to trap fish. This behavior was previously only known in a separate population in Shark Bay.

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Calf eludes police in Walmart parking lot, flees into drainage tunnel
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Calf eludes police in Walmart parking lot, flees into drainage tunnel

An escaped calf nicknamed "Moodini" led San Antonio police on a chase through a Walmart parking lot. The animal eventually escaped into a drainage tunnel.

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300 years of mummies found in ancient Egyptian tomb
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300 years of mummies found in ancient Egyptian tomb

Archaeologists discovered an ancient tomb in the Theban Necropolis containing the remains of at least 20 people and one dog, spanning 300 years of burials.

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Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature
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Capybaras keep their chill while crashing Brazilian legislature

A group of capybaras wandered into the legislative assembly building in Cuiaba, Brazil, surprising lawmakers during a voting session. The rodents, which are native to the area, calmly roamed the halls before being guided back to a nearby park.

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Top dogs ride waves at annual World Dog Surfing Championships
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Top dogs ride waves at annual World Dog Surfing Championships

Canines of various breeds and sizes competed in the 10th annual World Dog Surfing Championships in Pacifica, California. The event featured dogs riding surfboards alongside their human handlers to be judged on confidence and wave-riding ability.

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