The genes that build the cartilage of fish gills were repurposed to build the cartilage in mammals’ outer ears ...
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New research reveals that medieval birds of prey, including red kites and buzzards, thrived on human leftovers rather than hunting live prey.
Scientists discovered ancient marine reptiles that reached unprecedented trophic levels. These creatures exceeded today’s top predators.
Among the many creatures that inhabit our vast oceans, the Vaquita is a particularly intriguing and endangered marine mammal.
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Birds of prey in medieval Britain relied far more heavily on scavenging human waste than previously thought, according to ...