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When geckos play ball and spiders spar: The strange evolution of fun
The ability to play is being spotted in some unexpected creatures, from swans to Komodo dragons. Are they really fooling around? And if so, why do they do it?
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Destructive pest moth stripped of sex appeal by gene editing
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Zebra finch songs alter the behaviour of their chicks’ mitochondria
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Migrating birds may be paler colours to help them keep cool
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Extinct New Zealand bird hunted like an eagle and ate like a vulture
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Stunning bird photos showcase the diversity of our avian friends
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AI predicts which mammals are most likely to spread covid-19
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Birds in the Amazon are adapting to climate change by getting smaller
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Brainless sponges have cells that might be the precursors of neurons
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2021
Five photographers tell the stories behind their award-winning images at this year's Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition
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Hares with failed snow camouflage still manage to avoid predators
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Some female butterflies can see an extra ultraviolet colour
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Mystery of ancient burrows older than earliest animals has been solved
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Hyenas signal to others when fighting in just a game
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