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The Y chromosome is gradually disappearing, predicting that men have a new sex gene
The sex of a fetus in humans and other mammals is determined by a male-determining gene on the Y chromosome.
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Why are calico cats always female?
Typically, 2,999 out of 3,000 calico cats are female. Male calico cats are extremely rare, and are mutated...
Animal world
Spiders can lure male fireflies into their nets with their 'love calls'
Research shows that spiders can manipulate the light rays of male fireflies caught in their webs to mimic the 'mating calls of females'
Animal world
Name some of the most ferocious 'queens' in the animal world
Killer whales, bonobos, African savannah elephants and leaf-cutter ants have one thing in common - they all rely on their offspring to survive and thrive.
Oceanography
Whale sets record by swimming across 3 oceans to find a mate
A male humpback whale (Megaptera novaeangliae) swam 13,046 km from the Pacific Ocean to the Indian Ocean to increase its chances of mating, setting a new migration dista…
Animal world
The 4-year war to annex the chimpanzee's territory
From 1974 to 1978, renowned primatologist Jane Goodall documented a long-standing conflict between chimpanzees in Gombe National Park in Tanzania.
Animal world
Male lion takes the hit when mate attacks rhino
After the female lion failed to attack the rhino, she left, leaving the male to become the target of the enemy's anger.
Oceanography
Rare giant squid carcass washed up on beach
The carcass of a giant squid washed up on El Sablón beach, Llanes, in northern Spain last weekend.
Archeology
Digging up an ancient tomb, a male student found a 'treasure' worth billions of dong
A male student found a treasure worth 4.5 billion VND in an ancient tomb.
Biology
Shocking new research: Male mosquitoes can also suck blood!
A new study has overturned the traditional notion that only female mosquitoes suck blood and transmit diseases.
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Wildlife Photography Contest Winners
The Natural History Museum London's 60th Wildlife Photography Awards selected the best images from 59,228 entries from 117 countries and territories.
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Rare animal thought to be extinct suddenly 'reappears' in people's gardens
A rare species of chicken that is extinct in the wild was suddenly discovered wandering around a home garden.
Health
Gene discovered that makes it easier to have a baby girl
A large new analysis suggests some people carry a gene variant that makes them more likely to have daughters than sons.
Animal world
Top 4 'masters of manipulation' in the world of species
In our world, there are also many species that have the ability to manipulate other species to serve their purposes. Let's find out which species they are!
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The unexplained mysteries of giant squid
Although modern technology has helped researchers learn more about giant squid, they still don't know much about why they get so big or how they mate and reproduce.