This Primate Taps Wood to Find Prey Hidden Inside
In a Madagascar forest after dark, an aye-aye moves deliberately along a branch. Its large ears stand forward while its hands explore the wood. Then one remarkably thin finger begins …
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Why Springhares Glow Under Ultraviolet Light
Under ordinary visible light, a springhare looks much like an animal built to disappear into an African grassland: earthy brown fur, a pale underside, enormous hind legs, and a long …
How Fennec Fox Ears Help It Survive the Sahara
The fennec fox ear adaptations are among the most recognizable examples of how evolution shapes animals for life in extreme environments. At first glance, the fennec fox appears almost cartoon-like, …