animals
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Australia’s Eastern Barred Bandicoot Has Clawed Its Way Back From Extinction
The conservation status of Australia’s Eastern Barred Bandicoot has officially changed from extinct in the wild to endangered.
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Researchers Say Animals Are Literally ‘Shapeshifting’ To Adapt To Climate Change
Researchers say that animals are “shapeshifting” parts of their bodies to adapt to the rising temperatures from climate change. A new study by Deakin University found that over the last 100 years, warm-blooded animals like birds and mammals have gradually increased the parts of their body that help them not die from overheating. When an…
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Toxic Algae May Be Behind Mysterious Deaths of California Family
Something led to the recent sudden deaths of a family of three and their dog on a hiking trail in the Sierra National Forest of Northern California, but what, exactly, is still unknown. Authorities said Thursday that it’s unlikely nearby mines played any role, but they do suspect that a toxic algae bloom could be…
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Birds Are Brazenly Stealing Hair Off Animals’ Backs
Some bird species regularly pluck hair off unsuspecting animals, including humans, to make linings for their nests, scientists say. In a recent study, they detail the hair theft phenomenon, citing numerous YouTube videos that capture birds in the act. It’s not entirely clear why hair is such an appealing construction material for these birds, but…