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Barnacles, already famous for having longest penises in the animal kingdom (relative to size), have another reproductive quirk.

With Oklahoma Tornado, Questions Swirl about Climate Change Link

Hours after a powerful tornado tore through an Oklahoma suburb, killing dozens, some renewed speculation about such storms’ connection to climate change. In…
Invasive Lady Beetle Kills Off Competition Using Parasites

Invasive Asian lady beetle kills off its competition with the help of a fungal parasite.
Writer Brian Switek Shares His Love for Dinosaurs

Dino-fanatic author Brian Switek grew up in New Jersey, dreaming of Jurassic celebrities like Stegosaurus and…
A Powerful Weapon Against Ivory Smugglers: DNA Testing

With illegal ivory trade at its highest level in almost two decades, and large-scale ivory seizures…
Tracking Wild Dogs in Botswana’s Okavango Delta

Tracking rarely seen wild dogs on the run across the waterways and islands of Botswana’s Okavango…

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