This extinct tree-dwelling mammal may be among humans’ closer relatives
Mixodectes belonged to an extinct family known as mixodectids and lived during the Paleocene epoch. This geological epoch ...
Disney didn't copy 'Moana' from a man's story of a surfer boy, a jury says
A jury on Monday quickly rejected a man's claim that Disney's "Moana" was stolen from his story of a young surfer in Hawaii.
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‘You don’t just throw them in a box.’ Archaeologists, Indigenous scholars call on museums to better care for animal remains
Many Native American traditions in the American West place animals like bison or horses at the center of their spirituality ...
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Mexican wolf numbers grow but advocates warn of budget cuts, poor genetics
The 2024 count of Mexican wolves showed at least 286 of the endangered animals living in eastern Arizona and western New ...
How human activity is altering carnivore behavior in Mexico's cloud forests
Even within the sanctuary of protected conservation areas, the rhythms of life are changing for carnivores in Mexico's ...
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Axolotl is a symbol of identity: Salamander beloved in Mexico is also on endangered list
Legend has it the axolotl was not always an amphibian. Long before it became Mexico’s most beloved salamander and efforts to prevent its extinction flourished, it was a sneaky god.
Why US officials are urging Americans to eat some giant rats and wild pigs
The US Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) is urging Americans to eat certain invasive species, including animals similar to giant rats and wild pigs. In a Facebook post, the agency encouraged people to ...
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Rediscovery Of ‘Extinct’ Rabbit Mirrors Finding Wyoming Black-Footed Ferrets
A rabbit species thought to be extinct for 120 years was recently found in Mexico, mirroring the rediscovery of black-footed ...
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