News tagged with captive animals
Europe's bison: prehistoric survivor with Achilles' heel
As if straight out of prehistory, dozens of bison emerge timidly from the dark trunks of a primeval forest, their imposing bulk masking their vulnerability.
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Feb 26, 2009 |
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Mercury in dolphins: Study compares toxin levels in captive and wild sea mammals
Amid growing concerns about the spread of harmful mercury in plants and animals, a new study by researchers from The Johns Hopkins University and The National Aquarium has compared levels of the chemical in ...
May 21, 2012 |
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Australian birds with cocky attitude
It's not yet the Bodega Bay of Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds", but winged creatures are increasingly becoming a concern for inhabitants of Australia's biggest city.
Apr 22, 2011 |
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World's oldest panda, 34, dies in China
Ming Ming, the world's oldest panda, has died of old age, Chinese state media reported on Tuesday. She was 34.
May 17, 2011 |
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Predatory fish have large guts to help them through famine
(PhysOrg.com) -- A new study by scientists in the US has solved the mystery of why predatory fish have a far greater digestive capacity than they actually need. The study suggests the reason is that the extra-large ...
Jul 08, 2011 |
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