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From life as an orphaned cub in Iran to wartime fame across Europe, discover the Polish Army's most unusual recruit.

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Ducks evolved reverse spirals and sperm storage that give females surprising control, challenging long-held assumptions about ...

January 21 is National Squirrel Appreciation Day! Discover how these common backyard critters are far more than pests.

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Gnats may be tiny, but their sense of smell is surprisingly powerful. And it’s this strong scent detection that often draws ...

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Learn how the harbor seal became Rhode Island’s state animal and what this whiskered swimmer says about the Ocean State.

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