Special Species

Get insights for your birds, small mammals, reptiles, or other unusual pets to give them the special care they need, from dietary to veterinary requirements.

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Most People Are Badly Mistaken About How to Help These Little Creatures Thrive

The perception is far different from reality. That's why these long-lived pets so often fail to thrive, and die within a few weeks of going to their forever home. And that's just one in a string of common misconceptions people have about these beautiful and unique animals.

dolphins fecal microbiota transplant

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Can This Unexpected Therapy Transform Marine Medicine?

Discover how pioneering fecal microbiota transplantations are not only saving Navy dolphins from severe gut diseases but also opening new avenues for non-antibiotic treatments in marine mammal health.

9 non fish aquarium pets

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Aquarium Pets Can Help Lower Your Heart Rate

If fish and birds aren't your thing, and a cat or dog doesn't fit your lifestyle, consider one (or more) of these creatures that can actually improve your health. They take up less than a few square feet of space, entertain themselves while you're away, and don't need walks.

dolphins use baby talk

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Dolphins Use Baby Talk to Call Their Young

Discover the surprising parallels between human baby talk and dolphin communication. Researchers reveal how 'motherese' enhances bonding and learning in dolphin calves.

dolphins unexpected journey

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This Mammal Is Making Waves in Clearwater Creek

A young dolphin's unexpected journey captivates locals as marine biologists race against time to guide it back to open waters, navigating human curiosity and legal boundaries.

orangutan rakus self-medication

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Could This Hack Heal Wild Animals?

Scientists were amazed by a wild orangutan's surprising wound-treatment method. This groundbreaking observation might change our understanding of animal self-care.

do bumblebees play for fun

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Uncovering the Playful Side of Bumblebees

A new study reveals that bumblebees, like many mammals, exhibit playful behavior, suggesting a more complex inner life.

how vultures are saving lives in the wild

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Nature’s Ultimate Disease Fighters

Learn how vultures' unique digestive systems combat toxins and could revolutionize medical science.

playful teasing in apes

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This Animal’s Behavior Has Scientists in Awe

A closer look at how great apes are surprising researchers with their playful teasing and what it means for our understanding of intelligence.

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