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Conclusion Conclusion (image credits: rawpixel) Aquatic mammals come in astonishing forms, often defying our expectations of what a water-loving animal should look like. From the duck-billed platypus ...

Scientists have warned that human activities are causing a phenomenon known as "browning" in fresh water, which is threatening aquatic animals such as rainbow trout. Researchers from the Research ...

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