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When competition for resources is fierce, being able to reach food that other animals cannot get to is a bonus. Possessing a foot-long tongue is a huge advantage and this is where the okapi excels. In ...

January 28, 2025 • Yoko the swell shark was born in a habitat of all-female sharks who hadn't seen a male in years. The aquarium has two possible explanations — and hopes to get confirmation ...

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A cloned black-footed ferret gave birth to two kits in June 2024. This is the first time a cloned animal from an endangered species has successfully reproduced. Researchers hope they can breed ...