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Tiny Crab Unintentionally Makes Awesome Sand Art (Photos)

February 2, 2012

Some artists are prone to being a bit aloof, but in nature there’s a sculptor that may be crabbiest of all.

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Hundreds of Previously Unknown Species Discovered in Peru

February 2, 2012

Just when it started to seem like we had mapped out pretty much all lifeforms on Earth, biologists say they have now found yet another ark-full — and all in just one small region of South America.

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Controlling Invasive Species Through Brunch and Birth Control

February 2, 2012

Many invaive species are wreaking havoc on farms and wildlife. But what’s a vegetarian supposed to make of the trend to hunt them down?

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Conservationists Optimistic About Rare Rhino Pregnancy

February 2, 2012

For the Sumatran rhinoceros, the birth of even a single calf is a significant achievement.

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FAIL: BMW Brands Freezing Weather Front in Europe "Cooper"

February 2, 2012

A freezing front named “Cooper” creates chaos across Europe. Photos from Italy where unusually heavy snow damages olive trees.

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Are Jellyfish Taking Over the World’s Oceans? Scientists Cast Doubt

February 2, 2012

There’s no doubt we’ve seen an uptake in jellyfish numbers over the last few years, but does that mean they’ll dominate the seas for year’s to come? A group of scientists aren’t so sure about that, and are taking a closer look.

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How Nitrogen Pollution Impacts Our Communities

February 2, 2012

Manure and fertilizer runoff is harming communities across the country. A new interactive map illustrates how, and showcases the people who are doing something about it.

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Scientist Wants to Unleash Elephants, Rhinos, and Komodo Dragons to Battle Australia’s Invasive Species

February 1, 2012

One scientist believes he’s stumbled upon an idea so crazy that it just might work — calling for the unleashing of a host of other non-native species that could make short work of the ones already there.

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Prehistoric Atlantic Sturgeon Newest Addition to the Endangered Species List

February 1, 2012

The ancient Atlantic sturgeon is the latest species to be added to the Endangered Species List.

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Top Climate Scientist Says Heat Waves in Texas & Moscow Caused by Global Warming

February 1, 2012

Most climate scientists are reluctant to attribute a specific weather event to global warming. But NASA’s Dr. James Hansen has released a paper linking the heat waves in Moscow and Texas to human-induced climate change.

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