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Male peacocks can make females' heads vibrate at a distance

Male peacocks can make females' heads vibrate at a distance

18 June 2018

Peahens have fan-shaped crests on their heads, and it seems males can make these crests resonate by making a specific noise with their tails

Wild animals are turning nocturnal to keep away from humans

Wild animals are turning nocturnal to keep away from humans

14 June 2018

Dozens of species all around the world are abandoning the day and becoming more active at night, to avoid contact with humans

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