The deformity is so severe it would be extremely challenging to try and correct it surgically.
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Surviving in the wild is no small feat for animals, especially ones like Jimothy, with rare conditions And yet he persevered to viral celebration, thanks to an adaptable brain and a caring mother.
Researchers have discovered raccoons to be intrinsically motivated to solve multiple puzzles, even without a food reward.
Trash pandas’ talent for escaping via lab vents may frustrate researchers, but their problem-solving skills make their brains a fascinating area of research.
Rabies is almost always fatal once the symptoms appear. It is also completely preventable, so long as you know how to protect yourself.
As humans encroach on wildlife habitats, it’s only natural that wildlife come into yards and playgrounds. Here are some tips to peacefully coexist, or to keep critters away if you don’t want that.
Wild animals are hard at work this spring. Here’s how their hard labour benefits humans, and why we should be more appreciative.
Urban wildlife is here to stay. Cities and their residents need better policies to coexist with the many animals making their homes in cities and suburbs.
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Professor of Behavioral Neuroscience, University of Richmond
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Associate Professor of History, Geography and Environmental Studies, University of California, Santa Barbara
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Assistant Extension Professor of Wildlife, Fisheries & Aquaculture, Mississippi State University
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Professor, Ontario Veterinary College, University of Guelph
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Associate Professor in Veterinary Surgery, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor, Zoology & Forest and Conservation Sciences, University of British Columbia
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Professor, Management and Organizational Studies, Huron University College and Coordinator of Animal Ethics and Sustainability Leadership, Western University
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PhD Candidate in the Department of Forest and Conservation Sciences, Faculty of Forestry and Environmental Stewardship, University of British Columbia