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These male spiders fling into the air to escape post-coital cannibalism
The three unfortunate males that did not catapult away from mates met their demise.
Crows and ravens flexed smarts and strength for world dominance
As corvids flew all over the planet and settled in new environments, they evolved unique skills that gave them an edge in survival.
Tardigrades go where the slime takes them
Is snail slime the secret to the water bear's dominance?
The first US trial to release GMO mosquitoes just ended. Here’s how it went.
The mosquitoes, all male, were designed to produce only male offspring.
An archerfish family tree is the best shot yet at the evolution of sniper fish
We finally have an idea of how these fish evolved to blast bugs in the air.
Thanks to a matriarchal gene, this bird can trick others into caring for its eggs
The cuckoo finch has mastered the art of egg mimicry
This glittery squid can change color in an instant
The bigfin reef squid’s use of different habitats calls for multiple camouflage strategies.
One historic caribou herd is thriving under First Nations’ care
The Klinse-Za herd tripled in size in under a decade, thanks to a variety of restoration efforts.
Capitol Hill is on rabies watch after feral fox’s capture
People bit by rabid animals need to be vaccinated posthaste.