Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84

When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.

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In Africa, Danger Slithers Through Homes and Fields

Venomous snakes bite millions of people worldwide each year, killing at least 120,000. Many of them are poor people in rural areas of Africa without easy access to treatment.

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Do Our Dogs Have Something to Tell Us?

Many owners think so, thanks to the “talking buttons” craze on TikTok and Instagram. Scientists are less convinced.

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The Animal Celebrities Who Surprised, Soothed and Screamed at Us in 2024

Moo Deng the pygmy hippo, Flaco the escaped eagle-owl, Charlotte the maybe-pregnant stingray — they distracted us from the messy human world but were also clear reflections of it.

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New York City’s Secret Weapon in the War on Rats: Katie the Dog

She roams Brooklyn’s parks and streets in search of prey. It’s not hard to find.

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Humpback Whale Sets Record for How Far It Traveled

The adult male swam more than 8,000 miles from South America to Africa, most likely in search of a mate, researchers said.

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When They Hear Plants Cry, Moths Make a Decision

A new study suggests that the insects rely on the sounds made by distressed vegetation to guide important reproductive choices.

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Meet Lamb Chop, America’s Hottest Dog Toy

Beloved by generations of children as a famous TV puppet, the plush lamb has now earned elite status among an unlikely fan base: dogs.

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Hummingbirds’ Flight Offers Clues to Improve Drones

Scientists study the flight of hummingbirds to design robots for drone warfare.

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Wolves Like a Little Nectar Treat and May Pollinate Flowers in the Process

After Ethiopian wolves feed on their favorite rodents, they may be enjoying a bit of dessert and in the process helping pollinate plants known as torch lilies.

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