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Mar 05, 2013 12:55 PM EST

Ancient Camel Fossil Discovered: Lived in Arctic Before Desert

The desert's most symbolic animal, the camel, actually roamed Canada's High Arctic more than 3 million years ago, when the region was warmer than today and covered by a forest.

Mar 05, 2013 02:41 AM EST

African Forest Elephants Going Extinct, Experts Say

According to a new study, elephants in Africa are slowly going extinct. Researchers estimate that in Central Africa, there has been a 62 percent decline in the number of African forest elephants over the past 10 years.

Mar 01, 2013 08:25 AM EST

Mystery Sharks Caught in Australia Identified as Mandarin Dogfish

Researchers have identified the two sharks, discovered in the Australian waters two years ago, as mandarin dogfish.

Mar 01, 2013 08:00 AM EST

Arabian Sea Humpback Whales Sing Simplified Versions of Whale Calls: Study

Arabian Sea humpback whales could be singing a more simplified version of their calls compared to humpback whales located elsewhere.

Mar 01, 2013 07:45 AM EST

Three New Species of Cockroaches Found in China

Researchers have discovered three new species of cockroaches belonging to the Pseudophoraspism genus in China

Mar 01, 2013 02:09 AM EST

New Marine Species Discovered in Papua New Guinea

Researchers have discovered several new species of marine mammlas at Madang Lagoon in Papua New Guinea.

Feb 28, 2013 08:08 AM EST

Some Australian Flowers Evolved Red Hues to Attract Bird Pollinators: Study

A new study finds that some Australian native flowers evolved color spectral signatures to attract bird pollinators.

Feb 28, 2013 07:30 AM EST

Giant Isopod in Japan has Stopped Eating for over Four Years

A giant isopod has been fasting for more than four years at an aquarium in Japan.

Feb 28, 2013 05:11 AM EST

Leatherback Turtles may become Extinct within 20 Years: Study

Critically endangered leatherback sea turtles are facing an extinction risk within 20 years if conservation efforts are not expanded.

Feb 28, 2013 04:52 AM EST

Nut-Cracking Monkeys Use Tools with Skill: Study

Bearded capuchin monkeys use tools with skill to crack open nuts, finds a new study.

Feb 28, 2013 03:43 AM EST

Mystery of Ancient Sea Predator's Spiral-Toothed Jaw Solved

A new study sheds light on the mysterious spiral-toothed jaw of an ancient sea creature - Helicoprion.

Feb 28, 2013 02:24 AM EST

Feeding Limbs Discovered in Ancient Sea Creature

Scientists have uncovered the preserved fossils of an ancient arthropod with limbs under its head.

Feb 27, 2013 08:54 AM EST

African Rhino Population may Start Shrinking in Less than Two Years' Time, Experts Warn

Increase in rhino poaching rates is threatening the African rhino population, say International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) experts.

Feb 27, 2013 08:47 AM EST

New Study Sheds Light on Why Insects' Structural Color Changes during Fossilization

A new study discovers why and how structural colors of insects change during the fossilization process.

Feb 27, 2013 06:22 AM EST

Exposure to Ship Noise Increases Metabolic Rates of Crabs: Study

A new study finds that ship noise increases the metabolic rates of crabs, indicating higher levels of stress.

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Ancient Camel Fossil Discovered: Lived in Arctic Before Desert

African Forest Elephants Going Extinct, Experts Say

Mystery Sharks Caught in Australia Identified as Mandarin Dogfish

Arabian Sea Humpback Whales Sing Simplified Versions of Whale Calls: Study

Three New Species of Cockroaches Found in China

New Marine Species Discovered in Papua New Guinea

Some Australian Flowers Evolved Red Hues to Attract Bird Pollinators: Study

Giant Isopod in Japan has Stopped Eating for over Four Years

Leatherback Turtles may become Extinct within 20 Years: Study

Nut-Cracking Monkeys Use Tools with Skill: Study

Mystery of Ancient Sea Predator's Spiral-Toothed Jaw Solved

Feeding Limbs Discovered in Ancient Sea Creature

African Rhino Population may Start Shrinking in Less than Two Years' Time, Experts Warn

New Study Sheds Light on Why Insects' Structural Color Changes during Fossilization

Exposure to Ship Noise Increases Metabolic Rates of Crabs: Study

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