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One Step Beyond: The Miracle Mouse

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On Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond," meet Kaguya, the miracle mouse that was created without fertilization from a genetically modified female mouse.

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Smart Mice (1:22)

Watch this video about smart mice on HowStuffWorks. They didn't mean to create smart mice, but that's what happened when brain scientists genetically altered mice to lack a certain brain protein. The chance discovery could lead to new drugs to treat... More »

Meerkats Digging (1:29)

From the archives of Discovery: Meerkats are communal animals, and they can live in social groups of 50 or more individuals. Learn more about meerkats.

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As wild marmots began to go extinct, conservationists started breeding them and releasing them into the wild. Some were even released into a special marmot reserve.

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About 39 percent of prairie dog pups fall victim to cannibalism. Learn why on Animal Planet's "Celebrity Crusaders."

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Prairie dogs emit sounds to warn their fellow troop if danger approaches. Their barks become more rapid and intense depending on the danger. Watch and hear them on Animal Planet's "Celebrity Crusaders."

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On Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond," meet a guinea pig specialist. Peter Gurney is an expert in the rearing and caring for guinea pigs and has dedicated his life to loving the animal and preventing its suffering.

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On Discovery Channel's "One Step Beyond," meet Kaguya, the miracle mouse that was created without fertilization from a genetically modified female mouse.

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On Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature," squirrels gather and bury acorns for the winter. They are equipped with an internal navigational system that allows them to locate their acorns months later, even under a thick layer of snow!

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On Animal Planet's "Fooled by Nature," the dominant male capybara must fight with subordinate males to protect his family and maintain control of his territory.

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On Discovery Channel's "Discover Magazine," learn how Navajo healers made the connection between mice and human illnesses.