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"Rare Six-Legged Gazelle Thrives in Israel's Negev Desert"

A rare sighting of a mountain gazelle with two front legs growing out of its back in Israel's Negev Desert has been documented, marking the first known instance of the rare phenomenon of polymelia in this species. The discovery was made by Nir Leichter, an army reservist, who captured the unusual sight while stopping for coffee at HaBesor Stream in southern Israel.

1 year ago•Source: Haaretz

"Deer Antlers Become Unlikely Foundations for Spider Webs"

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1.995 min•2 years ago

"Deer Antlers Become Unlikely Foundations for Spider Webs"

Spiders have been observed building webs on deer antlers, a phenomenon that benefits the spiders by increasing their chances of catching prey due to the deer's movements. This relationship, known as commensalism, is advantageous for the spiders while the deer remain unaffected. The unique interaction between these two organisms highlights an interesting aspect of nature's interconnectedness.

via Boing Boing

Recognizing the Symptoms: Identifying Bird Diseases and Illnesses

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4.685 min•2 years ago

Recognizing the Symptoms: Identifying Bird Diseases and Illnesses

via USA TODAY

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