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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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

What Do Pets See When They Watch Television?

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

What Do Pets See When They Watch Television?

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

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Why Do Dogs Kick Their Feet After They Poop?

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The Fast and the Furry-ous: Watch Rats Drive Tiny Cars in the Name of Science

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Do Pets Enjoy Dressing Up?

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A Custom Wheelchair Allowed This Brain-Injured Baby Raccoon to Walk Again

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Why Do Chimpanzees Throw Poop?

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Chimpanzees Bond by Watching Movies Together, Too

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Wasps Have the Ability to Use Logic, According to a New Study

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Do Cats Understand Their Own Name?

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Do Dogs Understand What You’re Telling Them? Scientists Are Scanning Their Brains to Find Out

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