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Scientists Save World from Flatulent Cows

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:42:40 +0000

The Times Online reports that Japanese scientists have found a way to stop cow farts, which account for 5% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions.

Victory Dogs

admin — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 21:30:24 +0000

Best Friends Animal Sanctuary has become the new home for the dogs rescued from ex-football star Michael Vick. You can follow their progress on the website.

Bulldog Returns To Popular Dog List After 73 Years

admin — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:46:43 +0000

The American Kennel Club reports that the Bulldog Muscles Its Way Into AKC’s List Of Top 10 Most Popular Dogs In America for the first time in 73 years.

Endangered Turtle Makes Record 647-Day Journey

admin — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:37:32 +0000

National Geographic reports that a leatherback sea turtle recently completed the longest recorded migration of any sea vertebrate: 12,774 miles (20,558 kilometers) across the Pacific Ocean.

Database to Analyze Horse Speak

admin — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 21:31:23 +0000

Animal Planet reports that the The Equine Vocalization Project is compiling a database of horse talk and behavior in an attempt to correlate nuances in their whinnies with differences in their stress levels. Or they could just ask Mr. Ed.

Africa’s Biggest Mammals Key To Ant-plant Teamwork

admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:38:36 +0000

Throughout the tropics, ants and Acacia trees live together in intricate interdependent relationships that have long fascinated scientists. ScienceDaily reports on research that shows how elephants, giraffes and other large mammals help with this relationship.

Video: Leopards arrive in new home.

admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:30:54 +0000

National Geographic has a video that shows two leopards, once residents of Monaco’s cliff-top zoo, arriving in their new home at a South African game reserve.

Dog-crazy Japan puts canines on catwalk

admin — Mon, 14 Jan 2008 21:25:01 +0000

The Independent reports on Japan’s first human-canine fashion. I guess saying “wow that model looks like a dog” is sometimes a compliment.

Elephant Seal Crosses Highway, Finds Home In Puddle

admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:52:36 +0000

KNBC in Los Angeles reports that authorities don’t know why the elephant seal crossed the road in California, but he’s apparently staying put now that he’s gotten there.

German Polar Bear Gets Web Page

admin — Fri, 11 Jan 2008 17:49:51 +0000

According to the Associated Press, Germany’s latest celebrity polar bear cub remains nameless — but already boasts a dedicated Web site providing details of its health and giving readers a chance to christen the cuddly creature.