The New York Times – Travel:
Only two places in the world allow tourists to enter the water with the ocean’s apex predator. But the safety of both species is a growing concern.
Category: Animal Behavior
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Kissing Has Existed for at Least 16 Million Years, Scientists Say
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
And humans are far from the only species locking lips.
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Carole Wilbourn, Who Put Cats on the Couch, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
When cats bite or scratch, they’re trying to tell you something. Ms. Wilbourn, a cat therapist, was a pioneer in the art of listening to them.
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Joe Camp, Filmmaker Behind ‘Benji’ Franchise, Dies at 84
The New York Times – Film:
He defied the odds to turn “Benji,” a live-action film series from a dog’s perspective, into a smash hit, and turned the film industry on its head in the process.
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What to Do If You Are Confronted by a Moose
The New York Times – Travel:
Moose are ordinarily docile animals. The chances of having to defend yourself against one in the wild are slim, but not zero.
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A 12,000-Year-Old Bird Call, Made of Bird Bones
The New York Times – Music:
A collection of small flutes carved from waterfowl bones may have been used as hunting aids, a new study suggests.
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Roger Payne, Biologist Who Heard Whales Singing, Dies at 88
The New York Times – Music:
His underwater microphones recorded “Songs of the Humpback Whale,” inspiring a movement that led to national and international bans on commercial whaling.
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Birds Sing, but Are They Making Music? What Scientists Say.
The New York Times – Music:
Scientists are finding more evidence that birdsong parallels human-made music.
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How to Coexist With The Animals in Your Garden
The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
There’s a multicultural world outdoors — and even the gentlest gardeners often disrupt it. Here’s how to avoid that.