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Extremely rare case of mad cow disease detected in the US By Harry Baker published 24 May 23 It is only the seventh case of the deadly disease reported in the U.S. since it first emerged in the country in 2003.
Some mice tails are secretly reinforced with bony scales, just like dinosaurs By Harry Baker published 24 May 23 CT scans revealed a layer of bony scales, or osteoderms, hidden beneath the skin of the tails in spiny mice.
'Mini kangaroos on steroids' make comeback in South Australia after disappearing for 100 years By Sascha Pare published 24 May 23 The tiny marsupials have a penchant for peanut butter, which researchers have used to help them monitor and conduct health checks on the population.
Rarest of rare: 2 albino egg-laying mammals spotted in Australia By Sascha Pare published 22 May 23 Echidnas are shy creatures, and even individuals without albinism are rarely seen in the wild.
Birth of wild red wolf pups brings hope to species on brink of extinction By Harry Baker published 19 May 23 Five red wolf pups were born in a wildlife refuge in North Carolina and later gained an adopted sibling that was born in a zoo.
World's only known albino giant anteater appears to be thriving in the wild, photos show By Harry Baker published 19 May 23 The white anteater, known as Alvin, was first spotted late last year clinging to his mother's back.
Chlamydia is killing Australia's koalas, but ambitious new project could stop the spread By Harry Baker published 16 May 23 A new vaccine could protect the marsupials from the sexually transmitted disease, which can lead to blindness, infertility and death.
Watch as 2 male Alaskan grizzly bears fight in an epic battle By Jennifer Nalewicki published 12 May 23 An Alaskan wildlife guide captured two massive male grizzly bears in a brawl for "mating season dominance rights."
Why do cats purr? By Meg Duff published 6 May 23 Cats may purr because they're happy, but also for a slew of other reasons, including getting their owner's attention and stress.
Bear kills jogger in Italian Alps. What does this mean for the effort to bring bears back to the region? By Patrick Pester published 28 April 23 26-year-old Andrea Papi was jogging on a woodland path when he was attacked and killed by a bear with three cubs.
