animals
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Scientists Want Your Cats and Dogs to Volunteer Their Time for Science
Researchers are looking for good boys and girls to volunteer their time and paws for the sake of science. This week, scientists at Hunter College’s Thinking Dog Centre sent out an open call for everyday cats and dogs, as well as their owners, to participate in a citizen science project. The study is intended to…
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You’re Supposed to Be Comforted by This Faceless Robotic Vibrating Cat, Not Horrified
If there’s one sure sign a creature isn’t of this world, but some other horrific realm, it’s a lack of a face. For the creators of the MeowEver, a cat-shaped pillow that simulates purring, a lack of a face is instead supposed to be an endearing trait, and encourage users to cuddle up with the…
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Great, We Gave Covid-19 to Otters
Otters have joined the ever-growing list of animals known to be susceptible to the coronavirus behind covid-19. Over the weekend, officials at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta reported that several of their otters became sick with respiratory symptoms and tested positive for SARS-CoV-2. Thankfully, all are expected to recover with no long-term complications.
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All The Species Declared Extinct Last Decade
Lonesome George, the last of the Pinta Island tortoises, died in 2012. George’s story is the perfect extinction story. It features a charismatic character with a recognisable face, an obvious villain, and the tireless efforts of naturalists.