Land mammal news, features and articles
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Chimps filmed sharing alcoholic food for first timeVideos of chimpanzees sharing alcoholic fruit suggest that this behavior could have led to feasting in humans, a new study finds.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Why do cats bring home dead animals?Cats sometimes catch and leave a "gift" for their humans. But why do cats give us dead mice, birds or other prey?
By Alice Sun Published
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Watch bison flee as famous Yellowstone wolf pack descendsYellowstone's Junction Butte wolf pack failed in a recent attempt to kill a bison, but the pack appears to be thriving again after the death of its former alpha female, Wolf 907F.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Primates: Facts about the group that includes humans, apes, monkeys and other close relativesDiscover interesting facts about the origins of primates, what they eat, and if they have thumbs.
By Jess Thomson Published
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Zoo elephants form protective ring around young during California earthquakeThe San Diego Zoo Safari Park's elephants raced to protect their calves with an "alert circle" when a 5.2 magnitude earthquake struck Julian in Southern California.
By Patrick Pester Published
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Why do kangaroos have 3 vaginas?Female kangaroos have one tail, two feet and three vaginas when they're giving birth.
By Ashley Hamer Published
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Bears: Facts about the furry omnivores that live in many parts of the worldDiscover interesting facts about the different types of bears and learn why not all bears hibernate.
By Marilyn Perkins Published
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Cats: Facts about our feline friendsDiscover interesting facts about cat intelligence, how they see the world, and why we keep them around.
By Stephanie Pappas Last updated
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Why do cats lick plastic bags?Your pet's love of licking may come from their desire to nurse as a kitten.
By Kohava Mendelsohn Published
