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Reef sharks are being wiped out by overfishing so rays are taking over
A global survey reveals that common species of coral reef shark are in sharp decline, and rays are more abundant in reefs where sharks have been depleted
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Extinct lizard was a bizarrely supersized version of modern skinks
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Flies die sooner if they see dead flies
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Dehorning may affect how rhinos interact and establish territory
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Genetically engineered gut bacterium could protect bees from parasite
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Life-extending parasite makes ants live at least three times longer
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Octopuses edit their own genetic code to adapt to colder water
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An Atlas of Endangered Animals review: Great stories to prompt action
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Crocodiles can reproduce without males 鈥� and maybe dinosaurs could too
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One-off injection may provide lifetime contraception for female cats
The long-pursued goal of a permanent, one-dose contraceptive may have been achieved in female cats and it should work in other species too
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Whale shark seen bottom feeding for the first time
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Monkeys in Japan lost tooth enamel when their forest was destroyed
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Migrating bats use Earth鈥檚 magnetic field to navigate in the dark
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How to avoid deer fly bites, according to science
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