Elephants Get Drunk Because They Can’t Metabolize Alcohol Like Us

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The Conversation

Aug 12, 2020 Anecdotes about wild animals seemingly getting drunk after eating rotting fruit are widespread.

Do Dogs Really See in Just Black and White?

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The Conversation

Jul 2, 2020 Dogs definitely see the world differently than people do, but it’s a myth that their view is jus ...

Are Asian Giant Hornets Really Dangerous?

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The Conversation

May 11, 2020 Entomologist Akito Kawahara explains why headlines referring to “murder hornets” are misleading.

'Tiger King' Masks True Nature of America’s Captive Tiger Problem

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The Conversation

Apr 4, 2020 Posing with tigers on social media platforms like Instagram and on dating apps has become a huge ...

African Grey Parrots Help Each Other in Times of Need

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The Conversation

Mar 4, 2020 Corvids – birds such as ravens, crows, and magpies – and parrots are considered to be special am ...

Our War Against Urban Rats Could Be Leading to Swift Evolutionary Changes

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The Conversation

Dec 26, 2019 If only the fittest rats make it through a rodent control campaign, the survivors may be even be ...

Winter Is Coming: 5 Facts About Snow and Ice

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The Conversation

Dec 12, 2019 Snow and ice can wreck travel plans, but they also play important ecological roles.

Vampire Bats Aren’t the Monsters We Thought They Were

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The Conversation

Oct 31, 2019 Vampire bats are among the most misunderstood creatures in the animal kingdom, and it’s time to ...