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Why Do Dogs Yawn?

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Why Do Dogs Yawn?

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.

Why Do Birds Sing at Dawn?

Birds like to do their crooning in the morning.

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!"

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.

The Reason Dogs Put Their Paws on You

Dogs use physical contact for a lot of the same reasons humans do.

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.

The Reason Your Dog Stares at You

Dogs stare for a number of different reasons.

Why Do Cats 'Slow Blink' at People?

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Why Cats Like to Shove Their Butts in Your Face, According to an Animal Behavior Expert

This cat might be happier showing off its butt.

It’s Easy Being Green: Most Amphibians Are Biofluorescent, Study Finds

An alpine newt glows green after being exposed to blue light.