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Congolese monkey with mask-like face and strong BO is new to science
A black colobus monkey from a remote part of the Congo Basin rainforest, known locally as likweli, is thought to be severely threatened by poaching
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Queen’s powerful smell suppresses rivals in naked mole rat colonies
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Hard but lightweight ‘bio-metal’ material discovered in sea worm jaws
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A worm that lived half a billion years ago preferred turning right
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The 5 must-watch science shows of 2026 so far
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Chris Packham: ‘I’d throw myself in front of a T. Rex to be consumed’
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Bumblebee facial movements give clues to their inner lives
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Orangutan mothers seem to plan playdates for their offspring
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The world’s fastest spider tops 3.5 metres per second
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Childbirth for many primate species is even harder than for humans
For decades, we’ve thought that childbirth is uniquely challenging for humans, but it turns out that many other primates find the birth process just as difficult
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New-to-science spider builds trap that flings ants into the air
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Remarkable fossils rewrite the story of how animals conquered the land
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Pigeons lock their eyes in place when they are flying
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Walking shark found in Papua New Guinea is new to science
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