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zoology

Ambitious bee-eater attempts to swallow a bat whole

Life

Ambitious bee-eater attempts to swallow a bat whole

A European bird was caught on camera tackling prey much larger than its typical insect fare

Regulars

Hungry crabs snacking on mangrove seeds may foil reforestation

Earth

Hungry crabs snacking on mangrove seeds may foil reforestation

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Team of hyenas works together to steal fresh carcass from lions

Life

Team of hyenas works together to steal fresh carcass from lions

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Hawkmoths slow down their brains so they can hit a moving target

Life

Hawkmoths slow down their brains so they can hit a moving target

Regulars

Handstands and cartwheels turn dwarf mongooses into tough guys

Environment

Handstands and cartwheels turn dwarf mongooses into tough guys

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Trail-blazing ants show hints of metacognition when seeking food

Life

Trail-blazing ants show hints of metacognition when seeking food

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Environment

Sawfish is first vertebrate known to clone itself in the wild

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Life below Antarctic ice survives on ancient forests

Life

Life below Antarctic ice survives on ancient forests

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Killer seals develop a taste for shark guts

Life

Killer seals develop a taste for shark guts

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Zoologger: Hollow marine monsters as big as whales

Life

Zoologger: Hollow marine monsters as big as whales

Huge colonies of marine invertebrates known as pyrosomes may coordinate their jet-like propulsion system by flashing lights at each other

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Life

Ferocious lemming roars at predators to scare them off

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Life

Bats eavesdrop on feasting neighbours to find food

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Life

Zoologger: The tasty crab that looks like an ugly frog

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Life

Eels use electricity to remote control prey movements

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