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January 21, 2022
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Elephants: Trunk may be one of most sensitive body parts of any animal
The bundle of nerves that controls the elephant’s trunk contains 400,000 neurons – a lot more than we expected – suggesting the trunk is…
Divers uncover pristine coral reef in deep water off coast of Tahiti
A spectacular coral reef has been found between 35 and 70 metres below sea level near Tahiti, and it seems to be in good health despite the…
Archeology: Hybrid animal in 4500-year-old tomb is earliest known bred by humans
Early Bronze Age people in Syria crossed donkeys with wild asses to make prized horse-like hybrids, demonstrating advanced understanding of…
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