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Scientists Try To Save World's Rarest Creatures
Scientists launched a bid on Tuesday to save some of the world's rarest and most neglected creatures from extinction.
Scientists launched a bid on Tuesday to save some of the world's rarest and most neglected creatures from extinction.
Women 'Advertise' Their Fertility
Advertisement of fertility is common throughout the animal kingdom. Recent studies show that humans tend to be subtle about it, but they do in fact advertise.
Advertisement of fertility is common throughout the animal kingdom. Recent studies show that humans tend to be subtle about it, but they do in fact advertise.
Turtle Thought Extinct Found in Thailand
Thai villagers have caught a river terrapin turtle that was thought to be extinct in the country, a leading conservation group said Wednesday.
Thai villagers have caught a river terrapin turtle that was thought to be extinct in the country, a leading conservation group said Wednesday.
Warming Could Spur "Evolution Explosion"
Fast-growing weeds have evolved over a few generations to adapt to climate change, which could signal the start of an "evolution explosion" in response to global warming, scientists reported on Monday.
Fast-growing weeds have evolved over a few generations to adapt to climate change, which could signal the start of an "evolution explosion" in response to global warming, scientists reported on Monday.
Top Ten Most Deadly Creatures in the World
Ever think that frogs are just adorable? Did you know that a frog is one of the most deadly creatures in the animal planet? What others animals look harmless but are deadly?
Ever think that frogs are just adorable? Did you know that a frog is one of the most deadly creatures in the animal planet? What others animals look harmless but are deadly?
New Species Of Lizard Found In Borneo
Chris Austin, assistant curator of herpetology at LSU's Museum of Natural Science, or LSUMNS, and adjunct professor in biological sciences, recently discovered a new species of lizard while conducting field research in Borneo.
Chris Austin, assistant curator of herpetology at LSU's Museum of Natural Science, or LSUMNS, and adjunct professor in biological sciences, recently discovered a new species of lizard while conducting field research in Borneo.
U.S. May List Polar Bear As Threatened Species
With their icy Arctic habitat melting, polar bears need new protections under the Endangered Species Act, Bush administration officials said on Wednesday in a decision that raised questions about the president's skeptical stance on global warming.
With their icy Arctic habitat melting, polar bears need new protections under the Endangered Species Act, Bush administration officials said on Wednesday in a decision that raised questions about the president's skeptical stance on global warming.
Parrots Possess Advanced Linguistic Skills
The bird, a captive African grey called N'kisi, has a vocabulary of 950 words, and shows signs of a sense of humour. He invents his own words and phrases if he is confronted with novel ideas with which his existing repertoire.
The bird, a captive African grey called N'kisi, has a vocabulary of 950 words, and shows signs of a sense of humour. He invents his own words and phrases if he is confronted with novel ideas with which his existing repertoire.
Ancient Insects Used Advanced Camouflage
A fossil of a leaf-imitating insect from 47 million years ago bears a striking resemblance to the mimickers of today.
A fossil of a leaf-imitating insect from 47 million years ago bears a striking resemblance to the mimickers of today.
One Key to Bird Flight Discovered
Powerful forces are exerted on the shoulders of birds where muscles converge. So scientists have wondered why the joints don't dislocate.
Powerful forces are exerted on the shoulders of birds where muscles converge. So scientists have wondered why the joints don't dislocate.
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