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There are more animals that start with ‘X’ than you might expect

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Scientists have developed several methods to group different members of the animal kingdom by species or unique characteristics. However, there’s probably no better way to learn fun facts than by listing animal names alphabetically. These are just a few animals that start with. 1. African clawed frog (Xenopus laevis) These African frogs are endemic to … Read more

Go on, Rover. Foxes were once man’s best friends

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. In an ancient grave in what is now northwestern Argentina, a person was buried with a canine companion, but this animal companion was not a dog, according to new research. At the burial lay the … Read more

Go on, Rover. Foxes were once man’s best friends

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Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news about fascinating discoveries, scientific developments and more. In an ancient grave in what is now northwestern Argentina, a person was buried with a canine companion, but this animal companion was not a dog, according to new research. At the burial lay the … Read more

Bird flu causes thousands of seal deaths. Scientists aren’t sure how to slow this down

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Bird flu is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in far-flung corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and confusing scientists who see no clear way to slow the devastating virus. The global bird flu outbreak that began in 2020 has led to the deaths of millions of domestic … Read more

Bird flu causes thousands of seal deaths. Scientists aren’t sure how to slow this down

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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — Bird flu is killing tens of thousands of seals and sea lions in far-flung corners of the world, disrupting ecosystems and confusing scientists who see no clear way to slow the devastating virus. The global bird flu outbreak that began in 2020 has led to the deaths of millions of domestic … Read more

Ancient human DNA suggests that Columbus may not have brought syphilis to Europe after all

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2,000-year-old bones add evidence against the idea that Columbus brought syphilis to Europe. A European outbreak of the STD at the end of the 14th century was long attributed to the conquistadors. But DNA analysis does not match that story, a new study shows. The idea that Christopher Columbus brought syphilis from the New World … Read more