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New DNA findings shed light on Tsavo's infamous man-eating lions
By Elise Poore published
Scientists extract DNA from hair embedded in the Tsavo lions' jaws that reveals the species of prey they ate while they were alive.
Why do cats 'chatter'?
By Victoria Atkinson published
Some cats chatter, oftentimes when they see prey. But why?
'The simplicity of life just hits you': Watch rare footage of critically endangered eastern lowland gorilla feeding her baby in the wild
By Hannah Osborne published
Filmmakers captured a mother eastern lowland gorilla nursing her infant for the PBS show "Silverback."
'All it takes is a predator to learn that children are easier prey': Why India's 'wolf' attacks may not be what they seem
By Patrick Pester published
Indian authorities believe wolf attacks have killed 10 people in the Bahraich region of Uttar Pradesh in recent months, as fear and confusion grips local villages.
How do cats squeeze through small spaces?
By Charles Q. Choi last updated
Cats can squeeze through impossibly small holes, but how does their anatomy enable them to do this?
Wild gorillas in Gabon eat plants with antibacterial abilities against drug-resistant E. coli
By Olivia Ferrari published
Wild gorillas eat the same tree bark used by traditional healers, which can inhibit the growth of E. coli in petri dishes, according to a new study.
Why do dogs' paws smell like Fritos?
By Jennifer Nalewicki published
Why do dogs' paws smell like corn chips? A veterinarian explains the cause of this olfactory offense.
Over 40% of pet cats play fetch — but scientists aren't quite sure why
By Skyler Ware published
About 40% of cats play fetch with their owners, but it's not clear why.
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