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The insane biology of kangaroos

Kangaroos look familiar, but their biology is anything but normal. Their tendons store and release energy so efficiently that ...
Kangaroos can hop faster without using more energy. A new study explains how posture and tendons make this possible.
Honey badgers are not actually named for their love of honey, in fact, they raid bee hives to loot the delicious, protein-rich larva inside, which seems like an overly complicated way to get protein.
A new Gymkhana video from Hoonigan dropped on YouTube last week featuring stuntman and racing driver Travis Pastrana behind the wheel. Nearly three years after Hoonigan head honcho Ken Block’s tragic ...
Researchers have taken a leap in understanding how kangaroos can increase their hopping speeds without incurring an ...
When danger looms, the tiny and spiky armadillo lizard curls its body into a ball and bites its own tail — on purpose!
Tens of millions of years ago, a diverse array of bird species soared, swam, and thrived amid their scaly reptile cousins—and ...
Postural adjustments that reduce ankle leverage in kangaroos enhance tendon stress and elastic energy storage at higher speeds, providing energetic efficiency during hopping but potentially ...
Over the last four months, the L.A. Zoo has welcomed the birth of five great apes, including a gorilla, orangutan and three chimpanzees. Here's how staff are managing their care.
Turkey tail mushroom may have benefits for immune and gut health. It contains polysaccharides, which may help prevent viral infections like HPV.
A notice on top of its website says "the well has run dry." The Department of Agriculture has posted a notice on its website warning that Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits ...