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The mummified penguins that hold the secrets of Antarctica's past

18 December 2018

Antarctica’s Adélie penguins nest on the well-preserved remains of their ancestors. All it takes is a trowel and a strong stomach to dig into their climate history
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Cheep taste: The birds that adorn their nests with tat

19 December 2017

From stolen underwear to clods of cow dung, some birds feather their nests with all manner of things – but what lies behind the decorative urge?

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