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Science
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Scientists uncover dark new behavior among bloodthirsty rats

Brown rats ambush and kill bats in darkness using whisker sensing, potentially decimating colonies and increasing risk of zoonotic pathogen transfer.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Wait, what? A RAT caught and ate a BAT? And there's video! What does it portend?

Urbanization-driven rat incursions into bat caves enable rats to bite and kill bats, creating a plausible route for transferring bat-borne viruses to humans.
Food & drink
fromwww.nature.com
3 weeks ago

What's Behind This Luxury Cat Poo' Coffee's Unique Flavor

Digested civet coffee beans contain high levels of two dairy-related flavor compounds that likely contribute to the coffee's distinctive taste.
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