Animals

Common air pollutants like ozone alter the chemical scents that ants use to identify colony members, causing them to attack their own nest-mates as intruders. Researchers in Germany exposed ants to realistic levels of ozone and observed aggressive responses upon their return to the colony. This discovery highlights hidden ecological costs of pollution beyond human health.

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Two adolescents suspected of attacking the dog Orelha gave statements to police in Florianópolis on Monday, amid an investigation hampered by a lack of concrete evidence. Their lawyer claims the indications are weak and that the youths are already facing severe social punishment, unable to leave home. The probe advances with video analysis and statements, while adults face scrutiny for witness coercion.

The last two giant pandas at Tokyo's Ueno Zoo, twins Xiao Xiao and Lei Lei, are set to return to China on January 27. The final public viewing will be on January 25, with transportation from Narita Airport. This marks the first time Japan will be without giant pandas since their arrival in 1972.

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Bear sightings near human areas in Japan have persisted into the new year, defying the usual winter hibernation period. Reports, mainly from the Tohoku region, include vehicle collisions and property damage such as a broken office window. The Environment Ministry recorded 47,038 Asian black bear sightings nationwide from April to November last year, doubling the previous annual record.

The orangutan female Sandra, born in Rostock, has had a tumultuous life: sold, neglected, humanized, and finally rescued. Her journey took her around half the world, and she made legal history. Now, her incredible life story is set to be brought to the big screen in a film.

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The concern for the likely abandoned mallard duck Charlie at the Old Alster Canal in Sülfeld persists. Several attempts to capture the bird have failed. Even the fire department's intervention proved unsuccessful.