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“Paddington” really does exist

The "golden" spectacled bear (Image: Michael Tweddle) In a previously unexplored area of ​​the Peruvian Andes, biologists have discovered a spectacled bear with golden fur...

Rhinos: Amazingly little genetic diversity

Reconstruction of three extinct rhino species. (Image: Beth Zaiken) From the once large family of rhinos, five species have survived today, all of which...

First close look at a prion

3D structure of a prion protein. (Image: Case Western Reserve University) Misfolded prion proteins are the originators of some previously incurable neurological diseases in...

Where did the radioactive elements come from

Prestellar clumps of gas in the star-forming region of Rho Ophiuchus. (Image: João Alves / ESO VISIONS) The earth and other planets in the...

4300 year old soldier’s grave and war memorial

The white burial mound of Tell Banat North. (Image: University of Toronto / The Banat Publication Project) An approximately 5000 year old burial mound...

How the first roots developed

Artistic reconstruction of Asteroxylon mackiei. (Image: Matt Humpage) When the plants conquered the land, they had to develop completely new structures - including the...

Evolutionary advantage through same-sex sexuality?

Does homosexuality have biological advantages? (Image: YinYang / iStock) How could same-sex sexual behavior persist in evolution even though homosexual individuals have fewer children?...

Why the European crayfish are on the brink of extinction

The European noble crayfish (Astacus astacus) is threatened with extinction today. (Image: Anders Asp) Economy before nature conservation: The European crayfish is on the...

Sea birds: hotspot in the middle of the North Atlantic

Hawk sku in flight. (Image: KarupelvValleyProj / Charel Klein) Many seabirds are now acutely threatened. However, it is particularly difficult to protect species...

Bat babies also babble

The vocalizations of young sac-winged bats are shaped by the same features that characterize human babbling. (Image: Michael Stifter & Ahana Fernandez) "Mamama", "dadada"...

Rattlesnake tricks while rattling

Texas rattlesnake about to rattle. (Photo: Tobias Kohl) The loud rattle of a rattlesnake is a clear warning signal: don't come any closer or...

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