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Colugo: The 'flying lemur' that doesn't fly and isn't a lemur
This big-eyed rainforest mammal looks like a cross between a bat and a squirrel. It glides between treetops using a furry membrane that connects its limbs.
Why do sharks freeze when flipped upside down?
Many shark species are temporarily paralyzed when turned upside down. But what benefit does this trait have?
Why giant moa — a bird that once towered over humans — are even harder to de-extinct than dire wolves
Colossal Biosciences has announced a partnership to resurrect giant flightless birds called moa. But the company's recent dire wolf project was controversial, and moa are an even more ambitious target for de-extinction.
Why do cats like concrete slabs?
Cat owners have noticed their pets seem to go crazy for concrete blocks. Why?
'Beautifully preserved' ice age horse skull unearthed in Yukon mine
New pictures taken in Yukon, Canada, show a perfectly preserved fossil skull, which experts say belonged to a male, teenage horse that lived during the last ice age.
Do sloths fart? New video finally settles age old question
For years, it's been assumed that sloths don't fart. But new footage has thrown this theory into question.
Kākāpō: The chonky parrot that can live almost 100 years
This flightless nocturnal parrot is only found in New Zealand.
Why is the blue-ringed octopus so deadly?
The blue-ringed octopus is by far the most venomous octopus.
'Alpha male' primates are rare, with females about as likely to dominate the opposite sex, study finds
Researchers have found that clear-cut male dominance is rare in primates, with both sexes capable of reigning supreme depending on the circumstances.
'We're bringing back avian dinosaurs': De-extinction company claims it will resurrect the giant moa in next 10 years
The South Island giant moa could be the next species that biotech company Colossal Biosciences "brings back" from extinction — but experts say the result will not and "cannot be" a moa.
