New research shows that apes have a better memory than some humans. A research team studied a group of apes as the animals were shown photos of old friends — some of which they hadn’t seen in over 25 years — and the animals’ reactions to the photos. The study …
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A wide range of livestock and agriculture industry groups, in addition to state and local governments, are opposing a Biden administration plan to release grizzly bears in a Washington forest area located near rural communities. The groups, which include the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA), Public Lands Council (PLC) and …
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In 2023, homes across the nation became the backdrop for surprising moments captured by Ring security cameras. These videos elicited laughter, tugged at heartstrings, and sent shivers down spines. From unexpected animal encounters to heartwarming acts of kindness, surveillance devices witnessed it all. Let’s look back at the most notable …
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The mystery of the Moai stone heads has eluded onlookers for centuries — and now, researchers say they finally know how they got there. The statues, which were carved and placed on the South Pacific’s Easter Island between the 12th and 17th centuries, have puzzled travelers since the first European …
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A hobbyist’s keen eye led authorities to a human skull on the bank of an Indiana river — a find that turned out to be over 4,000 years old. The Fayette County Coroner’s Office announced the discovery in an Oct. 9 press release. The skull, which was reported to authorities …
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A baby humpback whale stranded off Long Beach Island, New Jersey, has died on a sandbar with suspected propeller injuries, according to a release by the Marine Mammal Stranding Center. The whale reportedly struggled through at least two nights trapped before passing. The 29-foot humpback was first spotted off the …
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