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Why dinosaurs lived much more complex lives than we thought

A wave of dinosaur discoveries over the past decade has completely reshaped our understanding of these long-extinct animals. Palaeontologist Dave Hone spills the secrets of how dinosaurs lived, from how social they were to how much they really fought��

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Scorpions reinforce their claws and stingers with metals

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Chimpanzee group's violent rupture hints at evolutionary roots of war

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Emperor penguins added to endangered list after rapid decline

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Surprise fossil discoveries push back the evolution of complex animals

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Bumblebees surprise scientists by showing a sense of rhythm

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What to read this week: Lixing Sun's ambitious On the Origin of Sex

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Male octopuses have a favourite arm that they mostly use for sex

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First glimpse of sperm whale birth reveals teamwork to support newborn

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Fossils discovered in Egypt may be the closest ancestor of all apes

Pieces of jawbone and teeth found in Egypt have been identified as a new early ape species named Masripithecus moghraensis, which lived about 17 million years ago

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A variety of jungle animals all use one type of tree as a latrine

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Rare Andean bear captured in stunning photograph

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Oldest known dog extends the genetic history of our canine companions

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King penguins are thriving in a warmer climate, but it may not last

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