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The shocking decline of Earth’s microbiome – and how to save it
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Seahorses have a super strong gulp thanks to two spring-like tendons
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Sandgrouse have a special trick for carrying water to their fledglings
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Broad-nosed ancient shark was one of earliest fish to smell in stereo
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Chimpanzees may have an adolescent growth spurt like humans
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Mysterious deep-sea holes may be burrows of tiny shrimp-like creatures
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Three species of extremely primitive spider discovered in China
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Ancient droppings may help save kakapo parrots from extinction
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