Big baby: Los Angeles Zoo's new giraffe is just under 6 feet
The Los Angeles Zoo has a big baby.
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Baby is born to endangered killer whale pod off Washington
Scientists say a baby has been born to an endangered group of killer whales off Washington state, marking the fifth birth among the region's three pods since December.
Plants & Animals
Sep 8, 2015
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It's a girl! Zoo finds baby hippo's gender after seven weeks
It's a girl! Finally.
Plants & Animals
May 13, 2015
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Researchers improve efficiency of human walking (w/ video) (Update)
Humans have evolved to be incredibly efficient at walking. In fact, simulations of human locomotion show that walking on level ground and at a steady speed should theoretically require no power input at all.
Engineering
Apr 1, 2015
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Long jumpers do better with a spring in their step
Long jumpers and triple jumpers spend hours training to perfect their take-off. But what influences their performance? Scientists have discovered that taking off from a compliant surface (such as a springboard) compared with ...
Other
Jul 2, 2014
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Rescued calf gets new high-tech prosthetics
A 600-pound calf that lost its back hooves and part of its legs to frostbite in Virginia more than a year ago has been fitted in Texas with a new pair of prosthetic hind legs.
Plants & Animals
May 22, 2014
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Reticulated giraffe calf born in captivity
At just four weeks old, ZSL Whipsnade Zoo's newest arrival is already standing tall – at almost six feet!
Plants & Animals
Dec 10, 2013
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Cambodia battles to save rare Mekong dolphins
The sight of two dolphins twisting playfully in the murky waters of the Mekong river elicits barely stifled squeals of delight from a boatload of eco-tourists.
Ecology
Dec 31, 2012
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Cambodia creates safe zones for Mekong dolphins
The Cambodian government on Friday said it will limit fishing in a zone in the Mekong River to protect critically endangered freshwater dolphins.
Ecology
Aug 24, 2012
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Ferry 'hits whales' in Sydney Harbour
A humpback whale and its calf were injured on Monday after apparently being hit by a ferry in Sydney Harbour, with witnesses saying the animals had ugly gashes and cuts.
Plants & Animals
Aug 6, 2012
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