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How bears catch salmon: the skills behind Fat Bear Week
From Bucky’s unusual fishing spot to selective feeding and autumn snorkeling, the skills behind Fat Bear Week go well beyond…
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Enigmatic Flora: The Remarkable Dragon Blood Trees of Socotra
The Socotra archipelago sits off the coast of Yemen in the Arabian Sea. It’s an isolated realm with harsh winds…
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7 Stunning Wisteria Gardens to Visit in Japan
Japan is known for its enchanting floral displays, and wisteria blooms are among the most unforgettable. These delicate, trailing flowers,…
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A colossal iceberg the size of Rhode Island is putting South Georgia’s penguins on edge
A towering wall of ice the size of Rhode Island is on a slow collision course with South Georgia Island,…
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20 of the Most Beautiful Moth Species
Moths often live in the shadow of their showier butterfly cousins, but these nocturnal (and sometimes diurnal!) flyers deserve their…
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Discovering Mycena Subcyanocephala: Taiwan’s Enchanting New Blue Mushroom
A brilliant speck of blue has emerged from the forests of Taiwan, and it’s turning heads among mycologists and curious…
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What is the Behavior of the African Grey Parrot?
Wings rustle in the humid canopy of West and Central Africa as an African Grey Parrot stands guard, craning its…
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Masked Mysteries: The Surprising Truth About Raccoon Dogs vs. Raccoons
Raccoons and raccoon dogs share a striking resemblance, but their similarities are only skin-deep. These two creatures live entirely separate…
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Cobalt Whispers: The Hidden Sky Blues of the Pacific Parrotlet
In the quiet half-light of western Ecuador’s lowlands, one of nature’s smallest parrots displays an unexpected brilliance. The Pacific parrotlet,…
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