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A coyote stands in the middle of a section of dirt road. Paved road, a blue house, a rubbish bin, and stop signs are out of focus in the background.

Life

Wolves are scaring smaller predators into deadly conflict with humans

Animals fleeing predators can take advantage of the "human shield effect" where they seek refuge in human-dominated spaces – but for bobcats and coyotes in Washington state, conflict with humans is three times as likely to lead to death

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Why the origins of life remain a mystery – and how we will crack it

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The Age of Cats review: How our furry friends evolved, and what’s next

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Life

Carnivorous plants use a sneaky trick for luring different bugs to eat

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Seahorses use a spring motion to quickly capture their food

Life

Seahorses have a super strong gulp thanks to two spring-like tendons

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Life

Snakes have been seen doing somersaults when they’re scared

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An African bush elephant in Amboseli National Park, Kenya

Life

Wild African elephants may have domesticated themselves

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Life

How hagfish slime gets its incredible clogging ability

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Life

City life may help Darwin’s finches survive bloodsucking flies

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Beetle daisy (Gorteria diffusa), Springbok, Namaqualand, South Africa - Image ID: C119J6 (RF)

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How daisies make deceptive petals that look like female flies

South African daisies co-opt the genes they usually use to grow root hairs and transport iron to create petals that resemble female flies – enticing males to land and pollinate the plant

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Life

Orcas in the North Pacific may be dying out due to inbreeding

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Life

Bird flu cases are expected to surge as birds migrate in coming weeks

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Life

Orca seen foster parenting a pilot whale calf for first time

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Life

Weird vocal fry trick helps orcas and dolphins hunt prey in the deep

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