Luckily, January saw multiple fascinating stories about the natural world around us. From unlikely interspecies friendships that saved lives to studies proving a link between sleep deprivation and reproduction, we’ve had quite a busy month for animal-related news. Bored Panda has selected seven captivating animal stories that have made headlines during the first month of the year. Follow Bored Panda on Google News! Follow us on Flipboard.com/@boredpanda! Please use high-res photos without watermarks Ooops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.

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