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Your Cat Kind of Hates That You're Working From Home Now

The face greeting millions of telecommuters.

Your Cat Kind of Hates That You're Working From Home Now

Octopuses Will Throw Things to Scare Off Unwelcome Guests

You want trouble? You can get trouble.

Octopuses Will Throw Things to Scare Off Unwelcome Guests

Breaking News: Cats Don't Want to Work for Their Food

Cats like food when it's served without any hassle.

Breaking News: Cats Don't Want to Work for Their Food

The Right to Bear Arms: Polar Bears Use Tools to Attack Walruses, According to Science

"That's right. Come closer."

The Right to Bear Arms: Polar Bears Use Tools to Attack Walruses, According to Science

How Hot Is Too Hot for Cats?

Cats need relief from the heat, too.

Are Dogs Born Knowing How to Swim?

A good swimming boy.

10 Animals with Surprisingly Smart Social Lives

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Science Shows Cats Love Even Imaginary Boxes

Luxury living.

On a Limb: How an Octopus Regrows Its Arms

Octopuses never have to say a farewell to arms for long.

The Reason Why Dogs Like to Lick Glass

Dogs like to lick windows.

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

Pigs like gaming.

Common Misconceptions About Evolution

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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.

Bats Argue a Lot, According to Science

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

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.