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The investigative minds at How to Survive examine how rabies alters animal behavior and how humans survive resulting attacks.

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Same-sex behavior is widespread in primates and may help strengthen social bonds and improve survival under challenging ...

From problem-solving to emotional intelligence, these five animals exhibit brainpower that rivals humans.