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Young male elephants rein in aggression if older males are nearby
Young male elephants will sometimes attack humans or other animals, but seem less likely to do so if they are in the company of older males
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Dogs notice when computer animations violate Newton’s laws of physics
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Turkeys with pale plumage are more fearful than dark-feathered birds
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Stones smashed by horses can be mistaken for ancient human tools
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Risso’s dolphins have invented rapid spin-dive technique for hunting
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Pale barn owls in UK and Ireland hint at ancient land bridge
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Cats can mentally map their owner’s location from voice alone
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Chimpanzees dislike the smell of death like we do
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Asian honeybees scream in alarm when giant hornets attack the hive
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Penis worms had hermit crab-like defence system 530 million years ago
More than half a billion years ago, tiny penis worms had learned to protect themselves by grabbing and living inside snail-like shells, like hermit crabs do today
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Do you speak elephant? With this new dictionary you will
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Bats’ landing styles differ depending on where they roost
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Red feathers determine which common waxbill is the boss
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Dogs may get worse separation anxiety when left alone with another dog
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