Animals
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Middle-class chickens pampered at 'hotels'
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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An increasing number of dog owners are 'vaccine hesitant' about rabies
Speed Read A new survey points to canine vaccine hesitancy
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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A tropical skin disease is making the rounds in the US
Speed Read Leishmaniasis is endemic to the country and can cause ulcers and disfiguration
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why scientists think orcas may be getting smarter
Under the Radar Changing ocean conditions may be forcing killer whales to learn new survival skills
By The Week Staff Published
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Species currently on the verge of extinction
The Explainer Climate change and human development are threatening to leave some of the planet's wildlife behind
By Devika Rao Published
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Panda-monium: China vs. the West
Under the Radar The end of panda diplomacy has been viewed as a consequence of increasingly frosty China-US relations
By Rebekah Evans, The Week UK Published
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Fat Bear Week returns as 12 burly contenders vie for internet crown
Speed Read Familiar faces young and old return to battle it out in online phenomenon
By Jamie Timson, The Week UK Published
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Why frogs and other amphibious 'climate captives' are 'the world's most threatened animals'
Speed Read Endangered mammals and birds get a lot of attention, but amphibians are faring much worse in this hotter world
By Peter Weber Published
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Helicopter sound arouses crocodiles
Tall Tales And other stories from the stranger side of life
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Animals and plants that have been used to fight disease
The Explainer The world's flora and fauna have long been medically important
By Devika Rao Published
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When and how could humans talk to animals?
We may be getting closer than we think
By Devika Rao, The Week US Published
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Why spotted lanternflies are back and worse than ever
Speed Read It's time to get squashing!
By Devika Rao Published
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A summer of shark attacks
Speed Read A spate of shark attacks off the Northeast coast has swimmers and surfers on edge. What’s behind the biting spree?
By The Week Staff Published
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Lewis whale pod post-mortem: what caused Britain’s worst mass stranding for 70 years?
Talking Point Whale beachings are on the rise in the UK, but humans aren’t necessarily to blame
By Harriet Marsden Published
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