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Mysterious 'golden' fossils from the Jurassic aren’t what they seem By Jennifer Nalewicki published 8 May 23 Fossils found in Germany's Posidonia Shale don't get their gleam from fool's gold after all.
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.
Brazilian tree frogs could be the 1st example of amphibians pollinating flowers, study finds By Jennifer Nalewicki published 5 May 23 Scientists in Brazil may have observed the first example of an amphibian pollinating a flowering plant.
Woolly mammoths were seasonal sex fiends just like elephants, study finds By Ben Turner published 5 May 23 An analysis of ancient mammoth tusks has revealed that they underwent musth just like modern elephants do.
Elusive cannibal fish from the twilight zone are washing up on Oregon beaches and no one knows why By Hannah Osborne published 5 May 23 Oregon State Parks said several lancetfish have washed up on beaches in recent weeks in a highly unusual spate of strandings.
Largest freshwater turtle species doomed to extinction after last female washes up dead By Harry Baker published 5 May 23 The known population of the Yangtze giant softshell turtle is now just two males. Experts said that if the female had survived, she could have "laid a hundred eggs or more a year."
What is the oldest shark? By Cameron Duke last updated 5 May 23 At nearly 400 years old, the oldest-known living vertebrate crossed the oceans the same time as the Mayflower.
How do bees make honey? From the hive to the pot By Ailsa Harvey last updated 3 May 23 Reference By producing masses of this sweet substance, honeybees can stay active throughout the winter period. But how do they make it?
In rare attack, 30 orcas 'badly wounded' 2 adult gray whales in California By Elana Spivack published 1 May 23 A pod of about 30 orcas attacked and "badly wounded" two adult gray whales off the coast of California, according to drone footage.
Mammals with pouches are 'more evolved' than humans — sort of By Patrick Pester published 1 May 23 Kangaroos, koalas and other marsupials are even weirder than we give them credit for.
