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Why Do Dogs Like to Bury Things?

Dogs like to dig.

Why Do Dogs Like to Bury Things?

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

A Prehistoric Great White Shark Nursery Has Been Discovered in Chile

Great white sharks used prehistoric nurseries to protect their young.

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

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

‘Soft and Cuddly’ Venomous Puss Caterpillars Have Been Spotted in at Least 3 States

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Shocker: This Electric Eel Delivers More Voltage Than Any Creature on Earth

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The Surprising Reasons Why Animals Play Dead

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The Story of Siwash, the Beer-Drinking Duck Who Joined the Marines

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Florida Is Home to 'Skull-Collecting' Ants, Because Florida

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Behold! The World’s Largest Beaver Dam

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A 'Zombie Gene' Might Be the Reason Elephants Rarely Get Cancer

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13 Facts About Opossums

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Climate Change Has Forced Mussels to Toughen Up

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Scientists Find Potential Diabetes Drug in Platypus Venom

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