With its googly eyes, lumpy forehead, and awkward almost-smile, the strange, taxidermied fox head at the antique market was funny enough to throw down 50 quid on.  When the buyer later sold it at auct...

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A new study has debunked the myth that dodos were inherently foolish, showing they were actually intelligent creatures. Researchers analyzed the dodo's brain structure and found it comparable to other birds, suggesting they were not as dim-witted as previously believed. The study also hints at the possibility of the dodo being a nocturnal species, which could explain its extinction due to human activity. By examining fossil records and comparing them to modern birds, scientists have provided fresh insights into the dodo's behavior and survival strategies. This research challenges historical narratives and highlights the importance of re-evaluating assumptions about extinct species.

Researchers at the University of Queensland in Australia want to freeze koala sex cells in liquid nitrogen, which could preserve the DNA for decades until we need it, an expert said.

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When is it time to wean a species off intense conservation? The kākāpō is a test case.

The first-ever photos of a Cozumel fox prove that the mysterious island predator is still alive in Mexico but in dire need of conservation, according to researchers.