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"Lion Whisperer" Kevin Richardson and a team of wildlife experts are handing out the final exams to their students of the South African plains
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Smithsonian researchers offer up an unprecedented glimpse at the development of the “acoustic funnel,” an ear area found exclusively in whales
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Specialized hydrophobic structures on gecko skin encourage dewdrops to be swept away by the wind or to collide and shoot off one another like pool balls
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Eleven venues worldwide will exhibit these 20 striking micrographs, MRI scans and illustrations—all winners of this year's Wellcome Image Awards
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A Yale scientist set out to capture the insect's full lifecycle and ended up discovering hidden wonders of the cosmos
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When their reproductive years are done, females take on new roles as wise survival guides
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Stunning slow-mo videos capture juvenile mantises as they corkscrew through the air and precisely land their target
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See the finalists of our 2014 photo contest and vote for the Readers' Choice winner
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A photographer was punched by an allegedly drunk gorilla—but wildlife biologists are crying foul
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Awareness about this animal underdog is climbing, yet an estimated 10,000 pangolins still fell victim to the illegal wildlife trade last year
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A former orca trainer makes the case against the theme park
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Once nearly extinct, the subspecies is set to return to the United States
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Steve Irwin's wife and kids are feeding the debate over keeping animals in captivity
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Spinning twin tails at the end of moth wings garble bats’ sonar cries, causing the winged predators to miss the tasty mark
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A Colorado company is working to genetically engineer petunias that change colors throughout the day
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The Winter Wings Festival at Klamath Basin National Wildlife Refuge is one of the longest-running bird festivals in the country
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For the first time, science shows that a non-human animal can recognize the emotional state of another species
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The delicious oyster you love to slurp might be the best bet for clearing away pollutants
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Highly sensitive nerves in duck bills are offering clues to the way we experience the sense of touch
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It takes a wild and temperamental menagerie to bring the beloved candy to store shelves. Bon appétit!
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