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Sunday, July 5, 2009

Small Heat-Shielded Habitats Could Help Threatened Species Survive Climate Change

Intelligent countryside management could improve the survival chances of animal and plant species threatened by climate change. The ...  > full story

Giant Moa Rebuilt Using Ancient DNA From Prehistoric Feathers

Scientists have performed the first DNA-based reconstruction of the giant extinct moa bird, using prehistoric feathers recovered from caves and ...  > full story

Mangrove-dependent Animals Globally Threatened

Extinction looms for amphibians, reptiles, mammals, and birds restricted to declining mangrove forests. Substantial numbers of ...  > full story

Dino Tooth Sheds New Light On Ancient Riddle: Major Group Of Dinosaurs Had Unique Way Of Eating

Microscopic analysis of scratches on dinosaur teeth has helped scientists unravel an ancient riddle of what a major group of ...  > full story
 

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