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In a historic moment for the Atlantic Shark Institute, a rare shark species was tagged off the coast of Rhode Island.
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Efforts are underway to build tunnels under a busy roadway to help migrating frogs and salamanders in a New England town.
We explain how capuchin monkeys use millipede excretions to anoint themselves and keep mosquitoes away in the rainy season.
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Great white sharks are among the best hunters in the ocean with jaws and teeth that can slice through any prey. Read here to learn more.