Found in swampy areas of North America, the star-nosed mole's titular appendage consists of 22 probes with 25,000 sensory ...

Picture an animal that huddles up with others when stressed, babysits its young, hangs out around relatives, and gathers in big groups every year. Did you imagine a rattlesnake? For a long time, ...

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From cancer-resistant mole rats to 200-year-old whales, evolution has equipped long-lived species with unique biological ...

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We expel carbon dioxide as waste. Naked mole rats bathe their brains in it to prevent seizures. The unique animals thrive underground but cannot handle the lack of carbon dioxide above. Israeli prime ...

The naked mole rat is unlikely to win any awards when it comes to looks, but it may hold the key to understanding the aging process. A new study has revealed why they are resistant to many age-related ...

For many animals, moonlight changes everything from the way they hunt to how they protect themselves or find mates. Some adapt for survival, while others take advantage of the extra light in ...

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