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Rare vine in Hawaii designated endangered species

Biology / Ecology

created Mar 17, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

(AP) -- A rare Hawaii vine has been added to the endangered species list, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Tuesday.





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The six elephants in Sierra Leone were shot and "crudely butchered"

S.Leone elephants 'wiped out' by poachers: official

Biology / Ecology

created Nov 26, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (7) | comments 6

Poachers "wiped out" the entire elephant herd in Sierra Leone's only wildlife park, wildlife managers said Thursday after police said they had arrested a gang of 10 poachers.


Huelva is swallowing up coastal lagoons in Doņana

Huelva is swallowing up coastal lagoons in Donana

Space & Earth / Environment

created Oct 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

A team of Spanish scientists from a variety of fields has analysed the effects of human activity on the peridunal lagoons in the Doņana National Park. Results show that the lagoons are in the process of regressing, ...


Heavy metals in the Peak District -- evidence from bugs in blanket bogs

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created Apr 01, 2008 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Bacteria that consume heavy metals have been found in some of the most contaminated parts of the Peak District in the Southern Pennines and may be changing the pollutants into more toxic forms that could leak out into reservoirs, ...


Remote Wash. community to get phone service

Technology / Telecom

created Jul 23, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 1

(AP) -- One of the most remote communities in the lower 48 states is finally set to get phone service.


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'Vicious' Giant Python Invading Florida

Biology / Ecology

created Sep 21, 2009 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 1

(PhysOrg.com) -- New studies suggest a 20 foot snake, the African rock python, is making its home in Florida and could soon invade the Everglades National Park.


Living with lions

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created Oct 24, 2007 | popularity 4.3 / 5 (6) | comments 0

There are many historical stories of shepherds and travellers encountering lions, for example the Old Testament contains dozens of tales about attacks on flocks and people by these fierce predators.


Grand Canyon to change 'unfair' permit system

Other Sciences / Other

created Nov 23, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

(AP) -- Getting one of the roughly 11,500 permits granted each year to backpack overnight in the Grand Canyon has become so competitive and "unfair" that managers at the national park have decided to change the system.


Ancient connection: New evidence points to Shawnee lookout as oldest continuously occupied site

Other Sciences / Archaeology & Fossils

created Sep 03, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (3) | comments 1

The discoveries continue to surprise for a team of UC students digging in Shawnee Lookout Park, with a major new mound being located and a rare kiln used to fire pottery excavated in recent weeks, along with even more evidence ...


Will this trip be exciting? Consumers respond best to vacation ads that match current emotions

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Oct 13, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Most of us won't respond to the call of adventure while soaking in a relaxing bath. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research, we're more likely to book a weekend at a spa.


Yale Camera Captures Images of Rare African Golden Cat

Rare African Golden Cat Captured on Camera

Biology / Plants & Animals

created Sep 16, 2009 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (6) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- A Yale anthropologist has captured photographic images of a rare, cougar-like cat ranging at night in an endangered Ugandan forest.



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