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Resurrecting extinct animals is both “exhilarating and terrifying,” says Beth Shapiro, an expert in ancient DNA and a biologist at the University of California, Santa Cruz. Exhilarating ...

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Dog training. Image by Blue Bird via Pexels. Teaching your dog basic commands is an essential foundational step in establishing a well-behaved and happy pet. Commands like “sit,” “stay,” and “come” ...

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Mudskippers dig muddy burrows with their mouths, which provide oxygen, moistern and protection while on land.