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Male elephant seals with large harems die younger

Mating with groups of up to 50 females and fighting off rivals takes its toll on dominant male elephant seals

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Animal deaths on UK roads fell sharply during covid-19 lockdowns

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A black-and-white photo of a man dressed in warm furs crouching down next to Balto, a dog that appears to be a dark-furred husky type dog. Behind them is a brick building.

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Balto's genome reveals famed sledge dog was a mutt

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Hyenas seen sharing their dens with porcupines and warthogs

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Assassin bugs cover themselves in sticky plant resin to trap prey

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Wild boars get spooked by even a dead wolf

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Even a dead wolf is enough to scare a pig

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Nematode worms get the ‘munchies’ after having cannabis-like substance

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Songbirds sing out of tune if they don't practise every day

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Beetles that receive less care as larvae may become better parents

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Big animals move more slowly than small ones to avoid overheating

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Big animals move more slowly than small ones to avoid overheating

The long-distance speed of animals that weigh more than a tonne is limited not by their bulk but by the need to stay cool, according to an analysis of more than 500 species

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Spotting the way octopus stripes vary could help us conserve them

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Broad-nosed ancient shark was one of earliest fish to smell in stereo

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Chimpanzees may have an adolescent growth spurt like humans

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Male crazy ants have two different sets of DNA in their bodies

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