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Science - November 6, 2009
Research on water striders contradicts the notion that only aggressive males succeed at reproducing.
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Not Such a Loner? Tags Reveal White Shark Neighborhoods
Science - November 5, 2009
Study shows that great whites in the northeastern Pacific Ocean adhere to a rigid route of migration.
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Surprising New Connection Made Between Predators and Ecosystems
Science - November 5, 2009
The carcasses of moose killed by wolves enrich the soil and increase overall fertility.
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The Green War on Pets
By
Maura Judkis
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Fresh Greens - November 5, 2009
Two new environmental books take aim at Fluffy and Fido.
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Study: Fiddler Crabs Exchange Sex for Survival
Science - November 4, 2009
Study suggests female crabs are willing to have sex with nearby males for their protection.
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Why do Animals Have so Many Different Colors?
Science - November 3, 2009
Darwin attributed color diversity to sexual selection, but another factor may be at play.
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Study: Man-Eating Lions Consumed 35 People in 1898
Science - November 2, 2009
Scientists were able to determine the number of victims through teeth and hair samples.
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Scientists Decode DNA of the Domestic Pig
Science - November 2, 2009
The latest research may aid in efforts to find a new swine flu vaccine for pigs.
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Migratory Birds' Compass: The 'Sixth Sense' of Biology
Science - October 28, 2009
New study pinpoints migratory songbirds’ magnetic perception within a specific brain region.
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New Evidence of Culture in Wild Chimpanzees
Science - October 26, 2009
Two chimpanzee populations in Uganda were found to rely on different tools to solve the same problem.
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Humpback Whale Alters Song if Another One Sings Along
Science - October 26, 2009
Study offers a new way to explore tunes’ meanings.
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Ancient Lemurs Take Bite Out of Evolutionary Tree
Science - October 22, 2009
Newly discovered primate and its relatives are more closely related to living lemurs than humans.
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Fossil Find Sparks Debate on Primate Origins
Science - October 22, 2009
A 37-million-year-old jaw raises questions about primate evolution.
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Primate Fossil Called Only a Distant Relative
Science - October 21, 2009
The fossil known as "Ida" seems to be far removed from our own ancestry.
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Is Your Ferret Sneezing? Pet Catches H1N1 Flu
By
Nancy Shute
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On Parenting - October 20, 2009
Also in flu news: FDA and FTC crack down on bogus swine flu vaccines and cures.
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A Carbon Neutral Whale?
Science - October 17, 2009
New estimates suggest the feeding habits of sperm whales help take in carbon.
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U.S. Denies Protection for Spotted Seals Near Alaska
Science - October 16, 2009
Spotted seals in two populations closest to Alaska exceed 200,000 animals.
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Taking the Pulse of Ocean Dead Zones
Science - October 14, 2009
Researchers use robotic sea gliders to unravel the mystery of Oregon's coastal die-offs.
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Paleontologists Discover New Fossil Mammal
Science - October 9, 2009
Chipmunk-sized animal lived 123 million years ago in the Liaoning Province in China.
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The Loyal Alligator
Science - October 9, 2009
Discovery may lead to understanding of dinosaur mating habits.
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Monkey Moms and Babies Communicate from the Start
Science - October 8, 2009
Macaque mothers and infants, much like human mothers and infants, have emotional exchanges.
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Pigs Use Mirrors
Science - October 8, 2009
Smart swine can figure out how to find a bowl of food.
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Building Fido's Family Tree
Science - October 7, 2009
Researchers use genetics of village dogs to piece together the story of how dogs became domesticated.
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