Animals

The critters that teach us what it means to be human.

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Scientists strapped tiny cameras to beetles to get a bug’s-eye view of the world
Feather-light cameras can show us what your backyard looks like from a new perspective.
By Sara Kiley WatsonJuly 29, 2020

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Reef sharks around the world are in trouble
Sharks were absent from nearly 20 percent of coral reefs in a global survey.
Kate Baggaley
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What to know about ‘Bunny Ebola,’ the rabbit virus sweeping the Southwest US
It's hardy, contagious, and risky to wild animals and pets.
Kate Baggaley
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These ultra-black fish camouflage with the darkness of the deep sea
They can almost vanish—escaping predators and sneaking up on prey.
By Hannah Seo

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