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Canada's sparrows are singing a new song. You'll hear it soon. ~science biology Article 819 words 8 votes
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How cities reshape the evolutionary path of urban wildlife ~science biology.evolutionary Article 5460 words 9 votes
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British trophy hunters paying to shoot 100 puffins at a time during trips to Iceland ~enviro Article 535 words 7 votes