vertebrates
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Capybaras Are Waging Class War in Argentina
You know how capybaras always seem to have a slightly sceptical look on their faces? Turns out what they’re sceptical of might be rich people’s bullshit. Now, in Argentina, they’re fighting back. Groups of the charismatic rodents have been causing a ruckus in the fancy-pants gated community of Nordelta, crapping in the streets and hacking…
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At Least 841 Manatees Have Died in Florida in Just the First Six Months of 2021
Manatees, the gentle giants of the seas, are perishing in unprecedented numbers.
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Shallow Waters Allowed Early Fish-Like Creatures To Experiment With Evolution
The conditions under which early lifeforms originated and exploded into the many animal groups we see today is a mystery that has confounded scientists for decades. New research suggests shallow marine environments were a critical testbed for these early animals, providing the perfect space for them to evolve the physical characteristics required for them to…
