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Panting, gular fluttering and sploots: how Britain’s animals try to keep cool

From cows and cats to squirrels and birds, all have their own methods but may need more help as heatwaves intensify

The Guardian - UK · Jul 11, 2025

Not Just Humans: Bees And Chimps Can Also Pass On Their Skills

Bumblebees and chimpanzees can learn skills from their peers so complicated that they could never have mastered them on their own, an ability previously thought to be unique to humans, two studies said on Wednesday.

International Business Times · Mar 7, 2024

Jackdaws ditch friends to gain food but stick with family, study finds

Researchers in Cornwall find birds stick with offspring, siblings and mating partners even at risk of going hungry

The Guardian - UK · Sep 11, 2023