The animal world is always full of surprises. Even a long-studied species can hold a few secrets hidden between their fur or scales. From the sounds sharks make to the hunting habits of cuttlefish, ...

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Hummingbirds are remarkable creatures. Tiny, colourful and bold they will brighten up any garden as they flit from flower to flower. But they're an increasingly rare sight in American gardens.

Hummingbird bills -- their long, thin beaks -- look a little like drinking straws. But new research shows just how little water, or nectar, that comparison holds. Scientists have discovered that the ...

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