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In honor of the Eurovision Song Contest, let’s get to know some of nature’s singers. How do birds learn to sing? How does a whale sing? And can a fish serenade his love?

The answer is blowing in the wind: For the first time, researchers have shown how hurricanes can affect the evolution of lizards –simply by casting those less capable of withstanding the powerful winds into the sea.

From chimpanzees to crows, from dolphins to octopi: Different species of animals use tools around the world. Why did this ability develop in only a few species, and why them?