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How Hot Is Too Hot for Cats?

Cats need relief from the heat, too.

How Hot Is Too Hot for Cats?

Are Dogs Born Knowing How to Swim?

A good swimming boy.

Are Dogs Born Knowing How to Swim?

10 Animals with Surprisingly Smart Social Lives

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10 Animals with Surprisingly Smart Social Lives

Science Shows Cats Love Even Imaginary Boxes

Luxury living.

Science Shows Cats Love Even Imaginary Boxes

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.

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.