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A Desert Full Of Whales: Egypt's Window Into Evolution
What makes Wadi al-Hitan extraordinary is the type of fossils found here. The valley contains the remains of Archaeoceti, an extinct group of early whales that still retained traces of their land-dwelling ancestry.
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What Are 'Dolphin Skin' Nails, The Ultra-Shiny Grey Trend Set To Take Over 2026
Dolphin skin nails are shiny and coated with magnetic grey gel polish, mimicking the wet skin of the aquatic mammal
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World's Most Expensive Coffee Is Prepared From Animal Poop, Check Out Its Huge Price
The coffee beans are enriched with enzymes provided by the digestive tract of the mammal - civet.
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Delhi Zoo Shut From Tomorrow After Painted Storks Detected With Bird Flu
The Delhi Zoo will be shut for visitors from Saturday after two painted storks were found infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, officials have said.
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New Homo Erectus Fossils Reveal Ancient Migration Across Drowned Sundaland
Two Homo erectus skull fragments recovered from the seafloor near Java have rewritten the species' migration story. Once thought isolated to Java, H. erectus likely roamed the now-submerged plains of Sundaland 140,000 years ago. These ancient humans hunted turtles and large mammals and may have adopted modern hunting techniques, possibly through cu...
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Echidna Species Lived Watery Lifestyles Like Platypuses: Study
As the world's only surviving egg-laying mammals, Australasia's platypus and four echidna species are among the most extraordinary animals on Earth.
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Why Don't Humans Have Hair All Over Their Bodies? A Biologist Explains
Humans aren't the only mammals with sparse hair. Elephants, rhinos and naked mole rats also have very little hair. It's true for some marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins, too.
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Study Finds Grey Seals Can Track Blood Oxygen to Prevent Drowning
A study has revealed that grey seals can monitor their blood oxygen levels to determine when they need to surface for air. Researchers tested seals in controlled environments, exposing them to different oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. The findings confirmed that higher oxygen led to longer dives, while reduced oxygen shortened them. Surprisingly,...
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At 40%, UP Home To Highest River Dolphin Population: Report
Uttar Pradesh is home to 2,397 river dolphins, nearly 40 per cent of the total population of the aquatic mammal in India, according to an official statement.
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Human Outer Ears May Have Evolved from Ancient Fish Gills, Study Finds
Human outer ears may have evolved from the cartilage in ancient fish gills, according to recent research. Gene-editing experiments demonstrated a genetic link between fish gills and mammalian ears, with findings suggesting this transformation dates back millions of years. Researchers tested genetic enhancers in zebrafish, mice, and lizards, uncover...
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A Desert Full Of Whales: Egypt's Window Into Evolution
What makes Wadi al-Hitan extraordinary is the type of fossils found here. The valley contains the remains of Archaeoceti, an extinct group of early whales that still retained traces of their land-dwelling ancestry.
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What Are 'Dolphin Skin' Nails, The Ultra-Shiny Grey Trend Set To Take Over 2026
Dolphin skin nails are shiny and coated with magnetic grey gel polish, mimicking the wet skin of the aquatic mammal
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World's Most Expensive Coffee Is Prepared From Animal Poop, Check Out Its Huge Price
The coffee beans are enriched with enzymes provided by the digestive tract of the mammal - civet.
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Delhi Zoo Shut From Tomorrow After Painted Storks Detected With Bird Flu
The Delhi Zoo will be shut for visitors from Saturday after two painted storks were found infected with the H5N1 bird flu virus, officials have said.
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New Homo Erectus Fossils Reveal Ancient Migration Across Drowned Sundaland
Two Homo erectus skull fragments recovered from the seafloor near Java have rewritten the species' migration story. Once thought isolated to Java, H. erectus likely roamed the now-submerged plains of Sundaland 140,000 years ago. These ancient humans hunted turtles and large mammals and may have adopted modern hunting techniques, possibly through cu...
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Echidna Species Lived Watery Lifestyles Like Platypuses: Study
As the world's only surviving egg-laying mammals, Australasia's platypus and four echidna species are among the most extraordinary animals on Earth.
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Why Don't Humans Have Hair All Over Their Bodies? A Biologist Explains
Humans aren't the only mammals with sparse hair. Elephants, rhinos and naked mole rats also have very little hair. It's true for some marine mammals, such as whales and dolphins, too.
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Study Finds Grey Seals Can Track Blood Oxygen to Prevent Drowning
A study has revealed that grey seals can monitor their blood oxygen levels to determine when they need to surface for air. Researchers tested seals in controlled environments, exposing them to different oxygen and carbon dioxide levels. The findings confirmed that higher oxygen led to longer dives, while reduced oxygen shortened them. Surprisingly,...
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At 40%, UP Home To Highest River Dolphin Population: Report
Uttar Pradesh is home to 2,397 river dolphins, nearly 40 per cent of the total population of the aquatic mammal in India, according to an official statement.
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Human Outer Ears May Have Evolved from Ancient Fish Gills, Study Finds
Human outer ears may have evolved from the cartilage in ancient fish gills, according to recent research. Gene-editing experiments demonstrated a genetic link between fish gills and mammalian ears, with findings suggesting this transformation dates back millions of years. Researchers tested genetic enhancers in zebrafish, mice, and lizards, uncover...
