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King penguins thrive in the warm Antarctic climate, which offers hope

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A new study has found that king penguins on a sub-Antarctic island are now giving birth 19 days earlier than they did in 2000, and more chicks are surviving the winter. That change has turned a warming ocean into a temporary boon for species that may still be losing it. King penguin on the island … Read more

Study shows raccoons like to solve puzzles ‘just for fun,’ another reason they thrive in cities

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Raccoons often surprise people with clever tricks. The compost lid suddenly opens and the food inside disappears. Most people think that raccoons look for food wherever they can find it. New research now suggests something interesting. Raccoons can explore problems because curiosity drives them to learn. A study conducted by researchers at the … Read more