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The secret of how cats twist in mid-air to land on their feet
An exceptionally flexible region of the spine enables falling cats to twist the front and back halves of their body sequentially to ensure a safe landing
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Top predators still prowled the seas after the biggest mass extinction
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Ants capture carbon dioxide from the air and turn it into armour
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Tiny predatory dinosaur weighed less than a chicken
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Cannibalism may explain why some orcas stay in family groups
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Everyone’s a queen: The ant species with no males or workers
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A horse’s whinny is unlike any other sound in nature
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Fish-based pet food may expose cats and dogs to forever chemicals
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New fossils may settle debate over mysterious sail-backed spinosaurs
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More dog breeds found to have high risk of breathing condition
An assessment of nearly 900 dogs has identified 12 breeds prone to brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome, which can affect dogs' ability to sleep and exercise
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Newborn marsupials seen crawling to mother’s pouch for the first time
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Five stunning images from the Close-up Photographer of the Year awards
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Bonobo’s pretend tea party shows capacity for imagination
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Ants attack their nest-mates because pollution changes their smell
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