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Ready Player Oink: Pigs Can Be Taught to Play Video Games

Pigs like gaming.

Ready Player Oink: Pigs Can Be Taught to Play Video Games

Common Misconceptions About Evolution

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Common Misconceptions About Evolution

Why Do Cats Head Bump Humans?

A cat that nuzzles your head is essentially saying you're part of the team. A subordinate, but still part of the team.

Why Do Cats Head Bump Humans?

Bats Argue a Lot, According to Science

Bats can get cranky when they're being bothered by other bats.

Bats Argue a Lot, According to Science

Scientists Have Observed Octopuses "Punching" Fish Silly

Come get it.

Study Finds Slow-Blinking at Your Cat Could Improve Your Communication

A happy cam-purr.

Profane Polly: Expletive-Spewing Parrots Have Been Removed From an England Zoo

"F*ck off!"

Why Do Dogs Like to Bury Things?

Dogs like to dig.

Bird Battle Royale: Acorn Woodpeckers Fight to the Death, and Other Birds Like to Watch

Acorn woodpeckers like to watch a good fight, and scientists aren't sure why.

Orca-Strated Attack: Killer Whales Are Crashing Into Boats, Seemingly On Purpose

Killer whales might be lashing out in response to decades of disruption by humans.

Want to Save a Cow From Being Attacked By a Predator? Paint Some Eyes on Its Butt

There's an inexpensive way to protect cows from predators. It involves painting their butts.

What Do Pets See When They Watch Television?

This dog would like to turn off Netflix's autoplay feature.

Fun Fact: Otters Love to Juggle, But Scientists Aren't Sure Why

Otters continue to baffle scientists while remaining adorable.

Good Moos: Science Says Cows Have Unique Voices

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Scientists Put 3D Glasses on Cuttlefish and Find Out They Use Human-Like Depth Perception to Hunt Prey

Trevor Wardill

Why Do Dogs Kick Their Feet After They Poop?

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