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University of Missouri Researcher Identifies Shieldcroc, a New Species of Prehistoric Crocodile
A University of Missouri researcher has identified a new species of prehistoric crocodile. The extinct creature, nicknamed “Shieldcroc” due to a thick-skinned shield on its head, is an ancestor of today’s crocodiles. Its discovery provides scientists...
Island Castaways Solve Founder Effect Mystery
When a devastating 2004 hurricane wiped out a Caribbean lizard population, University of California, Davis, researchers had an unprecedented opportunity to address a long-simmering controversy in evolutionary biology. Their findings — from the first...
Severe Declines in Everglades Mammals Linked to Pythons
The most severe declines, including a nearly complete disappearance of raccoons, rabbits and opossums, have occurred in the remote southernmost regions of the park, where pythons have been established the longest. In this area, populations of raccoons...
Pigment Producing Cells Discovered in Archaeopteryx Feathers May Have Helped It Fly
Since its discovery 150 years ago, scientists have puzzled over whether the winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx represents the missing link in birds’ evolution to powered flight. Much of the debate has focused on the iconic creature’s wings and the mystery...
Both Sides of the River Protection Confirmed By Bulgarian Authorities for Danube Sturgeons
Bulgarian authorities have confirmed that a one year ban on sturgeon fishing in the Danube river is to be extended for a further four years. Bulgaria’s original ban ended the anomaly of sturgeon receiving protection only on the Romanian side of...
At Least 88 Hippopotamuses have Died of a Suspected Anthrax Outbreak in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe
At least 88 hippopotamuses have died of a suspected anthrax outbreak in Zimbabwe’s Mana Pools National Park while more than 70 elephants, buffaloes and kudus have succumbed to a mysterious illness in the same park, an animal conservation group, Zimbabwe...
Primate Keepers At Blackpool Zoo Use Sparkling Idea to Help Measure Reproductive Hormone Levels in Female Gorilla
Primate keepers at Blackpool Zoo came up with a sparkling idea to help them measure reproductive hormone levels in one of their female gorillas.
Giant Pandas Arrive in France for the First Time in 10 Years
FedEx Express, a subsidiary of FedEx Corp. has announced the safe arrival of two three-year-old giant pandas, Huan Huan and Yuan Zi, from the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in China to Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport in France. How...
