Raccoon roundworm infections reported in Los Angeles County, health officials warn

Raccoon roundworm infections reported in Los Angeles County, health officials warn

A rare parasitic infection known as raccoon roundworm has been confirmed in Los Angeles, according to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Two…

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Thai zoo implements time limit to visit viral hippo Moo Deng

Thai zoo implements time limit to visit viral hippo Moo Deng

Visitors hoping to see a pygmy hippopotamus will have a maximum of five minutes to do so, the Thai zoo where she lives announced Saturday. …

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Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: ‘Public health threat’

Alabama woman bitten by rabid fox while unloading groceries from car: ‘Public health threat’

An Alabama woman was bitten by a rabid fox recently as she unloaded groceries from her car, according to local reports. The Atmore woman, whose…

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New study reveals how humans harnessed the lineage of ancient horses, scientists say

New study reveals how humans harnessed the lineage of ancient horses, scientists say

Scientists have discovered that around 4,200 years ago, a specific lineage of horses rapidly became dominant across Eurasia. The discovery was made through the analysis…

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Orangutan in Indonesian rainforest treats own facial wound, say researchers: ‘Appeared intentional’

Orangutan in Indonesian rainforest treats own facial wound, say researchers: ‘Appeared intentional’

An orangutan in a protected Indonesian rainforest site who sustained a facial wound treated the injury himself, according to a study published in the journal…

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Basic building blocks of sperm whale language have been uncovered, scientists say

Basic building blocks of sperm whale language have been uncovered, scientists say

Scientists studying sperm whales have uncovered the foundational aspects of their potential communication system. Sperm whales, like many cetaceans, use rapid clicks for communication and…

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Wild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: ‘Likely self-medication’

Wild orangutan in Indonesia appears to use medicinal plant to disinfect wound: ‘Likely self-medication’

An orangutan appeared to treat a wound with medicine from a tropical plant — the latest example of how some animals attempt to soothe their…

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Whale study findings explore the evolution of menopause across species

Whale study findings explore the evolution of menopause across species

Menopause is a rare trait among Earth’s species, observed in only a few, including humans and certain whales. New research suggests the evolution of menopause…

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Researchers to observe animal behavior at Texas zoo during upcoming solar eclipse

Researchers to observe animal behavior at Texas zoo during upcoming solar eclipse

Researchers will observe animal behaviors during a total solar eclipse at the Fort Worth Zoo in Texas on April 8. This year’s eclipse offers new…

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