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Life

Hummingbirds’ unique way of seeing prevents them from crashing

Dare-devil fliers that can hover, fly backwards and go at more than 50 kilometres per hour rarely crash – here’s why

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Life

When is an animal a person? Neuroscience tries to set the rules

Insight

A kitten sat in a veterinary surgery in front of a tray of various medicines and equipment

Life

Stop vets offering homeopathy – placebo doesn’t work for pets

Comment

Hive from outside

Life

Listen to secrets of a honeybee hive in Kew’s latest sculpture

Culture

Two budgies sit on a branch facing one another

Life

Budgies use grammar to find meaning in unfamiliar phrases

News

Two horses in the middle of a race galloping past the camera

Technology

Wearable device for racehorses could help prevent fatal injuries

News

Two Asiatic black bears walking down a streeet

Life

Human flesh found in stomach of bear shot after fatal attacks

News

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Life

Making squirrels count and other dumb animal intelligence tests

Culture

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Life

This is Your Brain on Parasites: strong stories, shaky science

Culture

Two snub-nosed monkeys in a tree, one slumped against a branch

Life

Monkey seen caring for dying mate then grieving after she dies

The actions of a snub-nosed monkey in China appear to be rare evidence of compassionate care in the wild, hinting that animals may comprehend mortality

News

Life

Seven nature-writing books that capture the spirit of animals

Culture

Life

Culture picks: Time to spring-clean your mind

Culture

Humans

Other minds and cryptominds, from babies to robots to God

CultureLab

Life

Extinct animal flew underwater kites made of its own young

News