Category Archives: Animal news

Animal news in which it is clear the world has gone nuts

Posted on January 27, 2022 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: To ward off a “moderate” murder of crows occupying Sunnyvale, California, city employees were, for an hour every night, agitating them with green lasers and a boom box. Has Sunnyvale consulted with Marjorie Taylor Greene about … Continue reading →

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Animal news: How geese brag

Posted on January 19, 2022 by Naomi

From Harper’s Weekly Review: “They do it to brag to their peers,” said a Dutch ecologist, referring to a viral photo of a goose flying upside down. “Like, look at me!”

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Animal news: throwing octopuses and talking ducks

Posted on January 10, 2022 by Naomi

From Harper’s November 2021 Findings: Female octopuses throw shells at males who harass them, and octopuses also throw shells, out of frustration, at nothing in particular. An old recording of a talking duck emerged. “You bloody fool,” said the duck.

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