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Orangutan seen using medicinal plant to treat wound in first for wild animals | World News
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An orangutan has been observed using a plant with healing properties to treat a wound on its face, in what scientists say is a first for wild animals. Biologists witnessed the male Sumatran orangutan – named Rakus – chewing the leaves of a climbing plant known as Akar Kuning. He applied the juicy mixture that…
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Animals reacted weirdly to the eclipse and NASA wants your help studying them | Science & Tech News
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While people across North America may have reacted in a range of surprising ways as they witnessed a total solar eclipse on Monday, humans were not the only species displaying unusual behaviour during the rare celestial event. A team of 40 people at Fort Worth Zoo in Texas watched as their animals offered some interesting…
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Iran sends space capsule carrying animals into orbit | World News
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Iran said it has launched a capsule into space carrying animals as it prepares to send up astronauts in the next few years. The capsule went 80 miles into orbit, according to a report by the official IRNA news agency that quoted telecommunications minister Isa Zarepour. He said the launch of the 1,000lb (450kg) capsule…
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Stressed plants emit sounds that can be heard by animals, new study finds | World News
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Stressed plants emit sounds and these noises can be heard by animals, a new study finds. The frequency of these noises were too high for humans to detect, but researchers believe they can be heard by insects, other mammals, and possibly other plants. According to the research, “stressed” plants that have not been watered for…
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Elon Musk’s medical firm Neuralink accused of welfare violations after killing 1,500 animals in four years – report | Science & Tech News
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A medical company set up by Elon Musk is under investigation for potential welfare violations – with a total of 1,500 animals dying in four years, according to a report. Staff at Neuralink have made internal complaints that animal testing is being rushed – causing needless suffering and deaths, Reuters says. Records seen by the…