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How much would it cost to measure the metabolic rate of a ~30kg mammal over a few days using doubly labelled water?

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How and why do wasps of the genus Vespula create a croaking sound inside their nest?

I have been hearing a repetetive croaking sound from a wasp nest in a wall, which is different from the regular humming sound they normally make. I have been hearing it mainly late at night and...

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