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An image of a 17,000-year-old cave painting of a wolf-like dog in Font-de-Gaume, France.

Man’s best friend may have been the Neanderthal’s downfall

Science

There are many theories as to why the Neanderthals, our ancestral cousins, died out. A new theory suggests that modern humans may be the most successful invasive species of all time, with special thanks to our canine companions for giving us the competitive edge.

Scientist uncovers species of ocean plants that flee from predators

Environment

Australia debating using dingoes, Tasmanian devils to control invasive species

Environment

Florida alligator farm provides safe home for hundreds of birds

Environment

Brown Revolution: Preserving soil quality by changing grazing patterns

Environment
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Science Note: Best To Be Eaten

Seeds that first pass through the digestive tract of a bird may be more likely to avoid predation by fungus and ants, a new study finds. Erin Weeks reports.

Citizen Science to Help Identify African Animals

Environment

A new “citizen science” project allows armchair researchers the chance to help identify and classify animals in one of Africa’s oldest national parks.

A Deal with Devils to Control Australian Pests

Environment

Frustrated with their country’s inability to control introduced species, some Australian researchers are proposing to enlist two native predators to the country’s landscape.

Oscar-Winner Charles Ferguson on ‘Predator Nation’

Just over a year after the release of his Oscar-winning documentary “Inside Job,” Charles Ferguson returns to the topic of the 2008 financial crisis with his latest book “Predator Nation.” In it, he points to the rise of “predatory finance” as both a symptom and the cause America’s fractured economy and political system. He joins […]

Valentine’s Massacre

Both a songbird and predator, the Northern Shrike (as in “strike”) is not the most welcome visitor in New Hampshire in the winter. It has the most unfortunate habit of impaling its prey.

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