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Why Cats Sleep at Your Feet, According to Science
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Anyone who's spent time with a cat knows they have some pretty interesting sleeping habits. If you've ever woken up to find your furry friend snoozing at the end of the bed, you might have wondered why cats sleep at your feet. While many cats choose to sleep at their human companions' feet, the reasons go beyond simple comfort.
Lougawou: A Haitian Vodou Werewolf
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In Haitian folklore, few figures spark more curiosity than the lougawou. Often described as a werewolf-like creature, the lougawou comes from a mix of African mythology, colonial history and Haitian Vodou.
10 Least Aggressive Dog Breeds (Proper Training Required)
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Some dogs bark more than they bite. If you're looking for a loyal companion with a low risk of biting the mail carrier, you're not alone. Many pet parents seek out the least aggressive dog breeds because they value calm demeanor, sociable nature and a low chance of reactive dog behaviors.
4 Smartest Birds Prove That 'Bird Brain' Shouldn't Be an Insult
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Birds are more than chirps and feathers. Some of the smartest birds rival primates when it comes to solving problems and navigating complex environments.
Ghostly White Squirrels Haunt a Town in Transylvania County, North Carolina
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Leucistic squirrels are rare, but Brevard, North Carolina has a thriving population.
The Binturong, aka Bearcat, Is Related to Neither Namesake
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Neither a bear nor a cat, the Southeast Asian bearcat is actually a viverrid (family Viverridae). Its closest relatives are other small carnivorous mammals like civets.
Orangutans Can Nurse for 20 Percent of Their Lives
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Orangutans nurse for longer than previously thought, a new study finds. Read this HowStuffWorks article for more on orangutan nursing.
No, the Leaf Sheep Sea Slug Is Not an AI Hallucination
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This adorable sea slug (also called a leaf slug or sea sheep) is one of the most unique examples of marine life on Earth. Similar to mollusks and other nudibranch species, these little guys spend most of their lives crawling slowly along the sea floor in warm, shallow waters without a care in the world.
In the Mariana Trench, Animals Adapt in REALLY Weird Ways
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The Mariana Trench is the deepest place on Earth, and we're still in the dark about much of the life that calls it home. Here are just a few of the trench's eye-popping residents.
How Barrier Islands Work
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Barrier islands are vacation spots and amazing ecosystems. Learn about barrier island habitats, fighting erosion of barrier islands and development's effects on barrier islands.