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Same-sex sexual behaviour has been recorded in around 1,500 species, from insects and starfish to birds and mammals. Yet sex ...

The rugged and resilient desert bighorn sheep embodies the spirit of the state of Nevada. Learn how this animal became a ...

Tiny soil animals survive harsh desert conditions, revealing hidden life and climate driven survival strategies underground.

Discover the fascinating world of unique organisms, like the tardigrade and spiny-headed worm, that have developed incredible ...

Meet animals that grow for a lifetime, sometimes for centuries, and discover why dinosaurs did not, despite their huge size.

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Scientists have identified a brand-new species of worm living in the Great Salt Lake, marking only the third known animal ...

An international team of scientists has developed ways to measure and compare the impact of "darkwaves"—when extreme weather ...

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