Scientists discover why horses are such exceptional athletes
Try to outrun a horse and you’ll likely lose. Despite the persistent myth that our species evolved to chase down prey on the savanna, horses will generally beat even the most elite human endurance...
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How bats avoid crashing into one another
When a colony of bats leaves their cave and takes to the skies at night to hunt, they often do so in such big groups that they almost look like one giant blob. How these winged mammals can achieve...
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Jackie and Shadow’s eaglets officially named: Meet Sunny and Gizmo
The names for two internet-famous eagle chicks have officially been announced. The eaglet formerly known as Bigger Chick is named Sunny and Smaller Chick is now Gizmo. Sunny and Gizmo joined mom...
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97-year-old Galápagos tortoise becomes first-time mom
At 97 years old, Mommy is the Philadelphia Zoo’s oldest resident. But despite her name, the critically endangered Galápagos tortoise has only just become a mother—and set a world record in the...
View Article‘Geesekeepers’ protect Canada goose nesting at Wrigley Field
The Chicago Cubs welcomed a new fan to opening weekend at Wrigley Field: a Canada goose. Fans spotted the goose near the stadium’s outfield bleachers sitting in greenery boxes. During Saturday’s game...
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