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Bolivia’s new wild cat already had a local name
Meet Leopardus tilcayo, Bolivia’s newly described wild cat, and learn how genetics clarified its identity while its wild population remains…
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The curious dance moves of the Striped Cuckoo
The Striped Cuckoo, belonging to the genus Tapera, is a unique bird known for its intricate and distinctive dance moves.…
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Unlocking the secrets of the Sword-Billed Hummingbird’s open beak
The Sword-billed hummingbird has the longest beak in proportion to its body compared to any other bird. Why is this,…
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The majestic titan of the insect world: The Elephant Beetle
The elephant beetle is an insect whose magnificence lies in its size and fascinating biology and behavior. As a member…
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Puya Raimondii, the flower spike that’s “Queen of the Andes”
Puya Raimondii is a bromeliad species (flowering plant) native to Bolivia and Peru. That’s the same family as pineapples, which…
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