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Jan 16, 2013 06:26 AM EST

New Lizard Species Discovered in Madagascar

A new species of lizard has been discovered in the north-western forests of Madagascar.

Jan 15, 2013 07:37 AM EST

Japan Scientists Breed Salmon from Surrogate Parents

Japan scientists have bred a type of salmon through surrogate parents from different species.

Jan 15, 2013 07:01 AM EST

Month-Long 'Python Challenge' Launched in Florida

Florida launched its month-long "Python Challenge" Saturday, in a bid to get rid of the Burmese pythons invading Florida Everglades.

Jan 15, 2013 02:22 AM EST

Urban Blackbirds Produce High-Pitched Songs to be Heard over Traffic Noise

Urban blackbirds sing at higher frequencies to produce loud sounds that can be heard over traffic noise.

Jan 14, 2013 11:02 AM EST

Unaffected Koala Population Facing Chlamydia Infection Threat in Australia

Researchers have warned that the unaffected colony of koala population in Campbelltown, New South Wales, is facing a major threat of getting chlamydia infection.

Jan 14, 2013 06:37 AM EST

Fish Do Not Feel Pain, Say Scientists

Fish do not feel pain, as they lack the necessary brain system and sensory receptors.

Jan 14, 2013 03:56 AM EST

Pacific Bluefin Tuna Population Declines at Alarming Rates

The population of the Pacific bluefin tuna has declined by nearly 97 percent.

Jan 13, 2013 06:56 AM EST

Python Clings to Plane Wing on Qantas Flight

Passengers on a Qantas flight were stunned to see a scrub python clinging on to the plane's wing

Jan 13, 2013 04:32 AM EST

Satellite Tags Map Mysterious Migratory Routes of Eels

A new study sheds light on the migratory routes of European eels.

Jan 11, 2013 06:18 AM EST

Record Number of Rhinos Killed Last Year in South Africa

A record number of 688 rhinoceros were killed last year in South Africa, according to latest statistics released by the government.

Jan 11, 2013 03:52 AM EST

Ice Shifts Allow Trapped Killer Whales to Escape

A dozen killer whales trapped under sea ice in Quebec, Canada, have freed themselves after the floating ice shifted on Hudson Bay.

Jan 10, 2013 05:53 AM EST

New Species of Flying Frog Discovered in Vietnam

A new species of flying frog has been discovered in the forests of southern Vietnam.

Jan 10, 2013 05:35 AM EST

Killer Whales Trapped in Sea Ice in Canada

Twelve killer whales are trapped in a small hole in a vast stretch of ice near Inukjuak, in Northern Quebec, Canada, reports The Associated Press.

Jan 10, 2013 04:23 AM EST

Embryonic Sharks Can Sense Predators' Electric Fields: Study

Embryonic sharks can sense electric fields generated by predators and lay still in their egg cases without any movements, reveals a new study.

Jan 09, 2013 06:53 AM EST

Humans Visit Emperor Penguin Colony in Antarctica for First Time

Three explorers have confirmed the presence of a 9,000-colony of emperor penguins in east Antarctica, reports LiveScience.

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New Lizard Species Discovered in Madagascar

Japan Scientists Breed Salmon from Surrogate Parents

Month-Long 'Python Challenge' Launched in Florida

Urban Blackbirds Produce High-Pitched Songs to be Heard over Traffic Noise

Unaffected Koala Population Facing Chlamydia Infection Threat in Australia

Fish Do Not Feel Pain, Say Scientists

Pacific Bluefin Tuna Population Declines at Alarming Rates

Python Clings to Plane Wing on Qantas Flight

Satellite Tags Map Mysterious Migratory Routes of Eels

Record Number of Rhinos Killed Last Year in South Africa

Ice Shifts Allow Trapped Killer Whales to Escape

New Species of Flying Frog Discovered in Vietnam

Killer Whales Trapped in Sea Ice in Canada

Embryonic Sharks Can Sense Predators' Electric Fields: Study

Humans Visit Emperor Penguin Colony in Antarctica for First Time

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