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Dire wolf 'de-extinction' criticised by conservation group

The attempted creation of dire wolves could undermine conservation efforts by making people think extinct species can be revived, says the International Union for Conservation of Nature

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Puppy intelligence tests can predict how dogs will turn out as adults

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Dolphins are dying from toxic chemicals banned since the 1980s

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Technology

AI-powered chilli spray could deter bears without injuring them

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USA, Alaska, Katmai National Park, Young female Grizzly Bear (Ursus arctos) rests on river bank beneath coastal mountains along Kinak Bay on autumn morning. Photograph by Paul Souders.

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What the surprising lives of solitary animals reveal about us

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Largest ever US honeybee die-off has destroyed 1.6 million colonies

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Bonobos use a kind of syntax once thought to be unique to humans

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The animals revealing why human culture isn't as special as we thought

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The animals revealing why human culture isn't as special as we thought

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Monkeys use crafty techniques to get junk food from tourists

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Cave spiders use their webs in a way that hasn't been seen before

Cave-dwelling orb spiders have adapted their webs so they act as tripwires for prey that crawl on the walls of the caves

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Ancient wasp may have used its rear end to trap flies

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Why do giraffes have spots? Not for the reason you might think

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Chemistry

Foie gras made without force-feeding thanks to molecular mimicry

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Environment

How a surprising twist on rewilding could help settle our carbon debt

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