The Cool Down11/2/2026
Neighbors in Ukraine rescue a scarred cat who no longer has to 'defend his sleeping spot'
The abscess developed during Simon's time outdoors and caused bleeding when it ruptured.
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November 2, 2026How bats can be forest architects
Amazonian tiny bats are turning leaves into homes. Some species build shelters by biting and folding giant leaves into hidden “tents” suspended in the forest understory. But scientists discovered these bats may be doing something even more important. Inside their droppings are seeds from wild fruits — seeds that Indigenous and local communities later use […]
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