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Insect Eyes Inspire Wide View Camera with Zero Distortion

Wednesday, May 8, 2013
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Insects like dragonflies, ants, and praying mantises are well-known for their bulging, compound eyes. Scientists have long known that though insect eyes can neither focus nor move, they…

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Preserving Endangered Species Through Cloning?

Thursday, March 28, 2013
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Many years have passed since Dolly the sheep was cloned marking a huge milestone in biotechnology and genetic engineering. Since that time, cloning has quickly become a popular…

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8 New Frog Species Discovered in Sri Lanka World Heritage Site

Wednesday, March 27, 2013
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Eight new species of frogs have been discovered in a single sanctuary in a World Heritage Site in Sri Lanka, Mongabay reports via the Environmental News Network (ENN)….

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CITES 2013 Spotlight: Illegal Ivory Trade Offenders

Monday, March 18, 2013
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In view of the upcoming Convention on International trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) next month, WWF and TRAFFIC are pushing for stronger trade…

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Abundant Owl Species Discovered In Bird Sanctuaries Of India

Sunday, March 17, 2013
Eurasian Eagle Owl

“Winged freedom And the expression of it Above the head And on the open lands Not to forget the waters I cherished The way Nature Has nurtured Power…

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Central African Elephants Losing the War at Lightning Speed

Wednesday, March 6, 2013
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“The situation is out of control. We are witnessing the systematic slaughter of the world’s largest mammal.” These are the words of Bas Huijbregts, who leads the Central African…

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Is Your Kitty a Threat to the Environment?

Tuesday, March 5, 2013
kitty killers

Are you harboring a cold blooded serial killer in your home? Well if you own a cat than the answer is yes. We all know that cats kill…

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Ban in the EU Will End Suffering of Millions of Animals

Friday, March 1, 2013
farm rabbit

If you have a huge heart for animals than you might be interested to know that the EU has made some positive changes to save our furry friends…

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Three Triumphs For Tigers

Thursday, January 17, 2013
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National Geographic cites a rare trio of conservation success stories for one of the world’s most endangered species, tigers. Three nations stand out which have shown strong government initiatives…

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Planned Airport Site in France An Environmental and Political Battlefield

Saturday, December 29, 2012
Airplane

A scenic woodland in the western city of Nantes in France is the site not only of biodiversity and rich wildlife but of an environmental and political battlefield….

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