Nature & Wildlife
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Scientists couldn’t find the endangered black-footed ferrets they’d reintroduced. To protect them, they’d have to find out where the animals were going, and what was happening to them.
Smithsonian adds a Site in Wyoming’s Teton Mountains to global forest monitoring network
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Nonhuman primates like bonobos and chimpanzees might engage in same-sex sexual activities to strengthen bonds, particularly in harsh environments or within strict social structures, a new study suggests
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New research suggests prodigious pups that already have large vocabularies can learn new words by listening in on their owners’ conversations
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Elm zigzag sawflies can munch on plants beyond their preferred elm trees when foliage isn’t available, a new study suggests
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The rockhead, or deep-pitted, poacher may use its ribs to beat the inside of its head cavity to communicate with other creatures, according to a new study
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The animals’ camouflaging capabilities have long inspired humans. The new material could one day help researchers improve robotics or electronic screens
What can studying cattle poop teach us? Quite a lot, actually.
Dr. Sally Bornbusch, the George E. Burch Postdoctoral Fellow at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute, explains how collecting cattle feces helps . Shortened snippet. View full page for more details.