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Critically endangered pygmy raccoons in Mexico are crafting paper balls from trash and teaching each other to play with them. It's the first time scientists have documented this kind of playful culture in their entire animal family.
A critically endangered pygmy raccoon turned a receipt into a toy and taught her family to do the same, showing raccoons can pass knowledge to others. Scientists say this first-ever proof of raccoon "material culture" could change how we protect these playful, intelligent animals.
A stunning underwater photo captures thousands of mobula rays swimming together off Baja California during their annual migration. The spectacular gathering, called a "fever," happens every year from late April to July.
A breeding pair of golden eagles, Mexico's national bird, has been discovered nesting in Coahuila, a major win for one of the country's most threatened species. With fewer than 150 active breeding pairs left in Mexico, every confirmed nest signals hope for recovery.