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Hyena scavenging provides public health and economic benefits to African cities
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A new extinct reptile species has shed light on how our earliest ancestors became top predators by modifying their teeth in response to environmental...
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Just like humans, New Caledonian crows are particularly careful when handling their most valuable tools, according to a new study. The research reveals that...
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