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NATURE

From the tiniest single-celled organisms to the giants that roam the Earth, the
animal kingdom is one that fascinates us all. Every day we learn more about the
creatures we share the planet with, all 1.5 million-plus of them, and that's
just the ones we have discovered so far. Whether we keep them as pets, eat them
for food or study them for science, our relationship with animals is complex,
but is part of the very nature of what makes us human.


SCIENTISTS ARE PLANNING TO BUILD A GIANT 'BIO VAULT' ON THE MOON. HERE’S WHY

The extreme low temperatures on the lunar surface make it the ideal place to
preserve samples of key terrestrial species.
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THOUSANDS OF TARANTULAS WILL SOON EMERGE ACROSS THE US. HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT

For certain regions of America, things are about to get weird with an influx of
tarantulas.
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HOW CAN YOU TELL IF A SPIDER IS DANGEROUS?

Remember the rhyme: Incy wincy spider climbed up the waterspout - In all
likelihood, it's nothing to worry about.
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WHY DO CATS PILE UP IMAGINARY LITTER OUTSIDE THEIR LITTER BOX?

It's another quirk of our furry friends.
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IS MY DOG INTENTIONALLY TRYING TO MAKE ME LAUGH?

Our pets are often paws-itively hilarious. But are they doing it on purpose?
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WHY WE’RE LOSING THE WAR AGAINST INBRED SUPER BED BUGS

The battle between bedbugs and humans is long and complicated and now, with the
2024 Summer Olympics ongoing, the stakes are higher than ever.
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THIS ADORABLE FROG COULD CHANGE EVERYTHING WE KNOW ABOUT ANIMAL EMPATHY

Poison dart frogs have been observed sharing stress responses with their mates.
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'DARK OXYGEN' HIDDEN ON OCEAN FLOOR COULD REWRITE THE RULES OF EVOLUTION

The discovery of mysterious oxygen sources deep below the surface calls into
question our understanding of how life was kick started.
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DO ANIMALS THAT SWALLOW THEIR FOOD WHOLE, PERCEIVE TASTE?

Do animals that swallow their food whole, perceive taste?Apparently so, though
not how you might think.
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WORLD’S PLUCKIEST LION SURVIVES RECORD-BREAKING SWIM ACROSS CROCODILE-INFESTED
WATERS

Some would call it stupidity, others resilience. Whatever the case, this lion is
a survivor like no other.
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7 BEST KID-FRIENDLY BUG CATCHER KITS, AND HOW TO MAKE YOUR OWN

Discover the secret world of creepy crawlies living in plain sight with our pick
of the best bug catcher kits, before returning them safely and unharmed to their
natural habitat.
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HERE'S HOW CATS USE PURRING TO MANIPULATE HUMANS

To get your attention, your moggy's purrs can mimic a human baby's.
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NATURES WEIRDEST: THE PORTUGUESE MAN O'WAR

You seriously don’t want to come across one of these while taking a dip.
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SIMPLE WAYS TO CALM YOUR STRESSED DOG THIS INDEPENDENCE DAY, ACCORDING TO AN
EXPERT

A canine psychologist shares top tip to soothe your anxious pooch when the
fireworks start flying.
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SIMPLE WAYS TO CALM YOUR STRESSED DOG THIS FOURTH OF JULY, ACCORDING TO AN
EXPERT

A canine psychologist shares top tip to soothe your anxious pooch when the
fireworks start flying.
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THE REAL REASON CATS SCRATCH FURNITURE – AND HOW TO MAKE THEM STOP

They're cute, so they get away with it.
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THESE ANTS CAN PERFORM LIFE-SAVING EMERGENCY SURGERY ON EACH OTHER, STUDY FINDS

These particular ants from Florida are saving each other from infection with
long, yet simple surgeries.
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10 SIMPLE WAYS TO KEEP YOUR DOGS SAFE AND HAPPY DURING A HEATWAVE

Pro tips to keep your furry friend cool when it’s hot outside.
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THE WORLD'S 19 BEST (AND WEIRDEST) INSECT PHOTOS OF 2024

Featuring creepy crawlies that wear the bodies of their prey.
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WHY DO SNAILS MOVE SO SLOWLY? IS THERE AN EVOLUTIONARY ADVANTAGE TO THEIR LACK
OF PACE?

They're literally taking life at a snail's pace.
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WHY DOES MY CAT LOVE SITTING ON MY LAPTOP?

How your cat's annoying keyboard-lounging habit is part of its ploy to possess
your house.
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WHY YOU'RE STROKING YOUR CAT COMPLETELY WRONG (AND HOW TO DO IT RIGHT)

Fun fact: your cat probably hates the way you're currently petting them.
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NATURE’S WEIRDEST: THE SAIGA ANTELOPE

Now that's a honker and a half.
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7 DINOSAURS WE’VE ALL BEEN GETTING COMPLETELY WRONG

Turns out the T. rex was a feathery genius.
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