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The frozen heartbeat of the Alaskan wood frog
The boreal forest outside Fairbanks sounds like a muted snow-filled cathedral each November, a world muffled by frost and stillness.…
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How One Japanese Photographer Caught A Legendary White Orca
A brisk wind cut across the deck of the small tour boat in Rausu, Hokkaido, as Japanese photographer Noriyuki Hayakawa…
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$5.4 million “wolfdog” becomes world’s most expensive dog
It was a moment that stunned even seasoned breeders. In February, a wolfdog named Cadabomb Okami sold for an extraordinary…
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Secrets behind the massive horns of Ankole-Watusi Cattle
They appear almost otherworldly at first glance, towering against the sunbaked skyline. But there’s a down-to-earth story behind the enormous…
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Creamsicle Feathers: Solving the Mystery of the Orange Snowy Owl
A snowy owl usually stands out for its pristine white feathers, but one sighted in Huron County, Michigan, did something…
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How Whale Urine Fuels Ocean Life Across The Globe
Whales don’t just swim across the seas, they carry an elemental gift hidden in their bodies. Scientists have known for…
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Hantavirus In Focus: A Rare Threat That Claimed Betsy Arakawa’s Life
Gene Hackman’s wife, Betsy Arakawa, died from hantavirus pulmonary syndrome, a rare but devastating illness that continues to worry public…
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Photographer Startled By A Lion’s Roar, Captured By Its Smile
Photographer Gren Sowerby was seated in a safari vehicle in Kenya’s Maasai Mara, intent on capturing images of a lion…
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The Unexpected Superfood: Why Cockroach Milk Is Turning Heads
Cockroaches might not top anyone’s grocery list, but the Pacific beetle cockroach is giving researchers plenty to think about. Tucked…
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