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Mongooses, Meerkats, and Ants, Oh My! Why Some Animals Keep Mating All in the Family

WEIRD SCIENCE

Scientists have found that banded mongooses mate with relatives surprisingly often, and they’re not alone.

Helen Thompson
Helen Thompson
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Helen Thompson

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