Animals
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Costs of missing sleep
Some fruit flies do fine without sleep, as long as they’ve got enough to eat.
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Pythons overtake Everglades
In southern Florida, giant snakes change the ecosystem one meal at a time.
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Fins as early legs
“Walking” fish may help scientists understand how ancient animals learned to move on land.
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Bloodsuckers get out of bed
Bedbugs have reemerged as a global menace — and they may be lurking in the dark near you.
By Susan Milius - Animals
One big animal family
A new study takes a close look at you and your dog’s ancient relative.
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Churk: Not for Thanksgiving
Here’s what happens when livestock breeders cross a chicken and a turkey
By Janet Raloff - Animals
The secret songs of giant beavers
Scientists discover a noisemaking chamber in the extinct animal’s skull.