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More than half of those species are only found in a single country, and many of them face extinction. The scientists hope that this database will be an important tool for conservationists.
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The tardigrade, a strange animal smaller than a grain of sand and with hooks for feet, can survive in a dried-up state for a decade. Its secret might help improve how drugs are shipped and stored.
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Frogs are unmatched in their speed and ability to catch prey. It's all about their super-soft tongue and specialized saliva, say researchers, who got saliva to test by scraping frogs' tongues.
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Bird watchers all over Ohio are grabbing their binoculars for the 117th annual Christmas Bird Count , underway through Jan. 5 th . Every year, the...
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A genetic fluke stood in the way of love for a lonely and unique snail named Jeremy. But thanks to a public appeal, the snail has hopefully found a mate — or maybe even two.
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As technology spreads through every aspect of our lives, especially entertainment, it's become harder to pull children away from screens and get them…
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This year I decided to “reconnect” with the Great Smoky Mountains. I was an avid Smokies hiker until middle age set in. Now 20 years later there’s a sense…
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Artist, naturalist and author Julie Zickefoose has just released her new book, Baby Birds: An Artist Looks into the Nest, to help readers explore, observe…
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Artist, naturalist and author Julie Zickefoose has just released her new book, Baby Birds: An Artist Looks into the Nest, to help readers explore, observe…
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The spring season means birds will migrate up north and birding will become easier as the weather slowly starts to warms. Still, while spring is…