On the Antipodes Islands in the South Pacific, researchers observed a strange parenting move in erect-crested penguins — laying an egg that’s doomed to die.
Tag: Animal Behavior
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The Supreme Court Could Decide the Fate of America’s Pregnant Pigs
The Supreme Court should allow a California law restricting gestation crates to stand
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The Secret Lives of Sperm Whales
Deep in waters rarely seen by humans, these “gentle goliaths” are back from near-extinction.
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Shy Raccoons Are Better Learners Than Bold Ones, Study Finds
Wildlife management strategies focused on aggressive raccoons may be inadvertently boosting the proportion of more clever ones in cities.
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This Acrobatic Hunting Trick Is Straight Out of the Spider-Verse
A small Australian spider uses a Cirque du Soleil-worthy tactic to prey on fierce ants.