Scientists have documented same-sex behavior in many animals. Learn what it means, how it varies, and why human labels can mislead.
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Escaped chameleons seem harmless at first, but quick action is what keeps missing pets from becoming long-term community problems.
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On a remote island in North Macedonia, male Hermann’s tortoises outnumber females 19 to 1, an imbalance driving the population to extinction.
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