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The Asiatic linsang looks like a really stretchy cat-possum cross

A nocturnal, tree-dwelling carnivore with the face of a possum, the body of a cat, and a luxurious feather-duster tail, the Asiatic linsang is a wonderful example of the diversity of mammals hiding out in the forests of South East Asia.
We have an antidote for box jellyfish stings, but it comes down to the “blinding speed” of the venom

Timing is critical when it comes to box jellyfish stings.
An echidna moves 8 trailer-loads of soil a year, and scientists say they’re helping to tackle climate change

Echidnas are the soil engineers Australia desperately needs.

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