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Thursday, October 11, 2012
The Two-Way
'Softball-Sized Eyeball' Washes Up In Florida; Can You I.D. It?
October 11, 2012 It's big, it's blue and no one's sure yet what or where it came from. A squid? A whale? Big Foot? See if you can help solve the mystery.
The Two-Way
Panda Cub's Death Due To 'Lung And Liver Damage'
October 11, 2012 The cub was about a week old when it died on Sept. 23. Tests since then show that her lungs didn't develop properly, which affected how much oxygen she was getting and in turn damaged her liver.
Monday, October 08, 2012
Business
Plucky Former Poultry Farmer Goes Wild For Gators
October 8, 2012 Georgia is well known for its agricultural products, such as peaches, peanuts and chickens. Now, in the tiny town of Camilla, one farm is turning out an unusual item that's in big demand in Europe's high-fashion industry: alligators.
Sunday, October 07, 2012
Science
New Dinosaur Was A Small, Fanged Vegetarian
October 7, 2012 A new dinosaur species was identified this week called Pegomastax, or "thick-jawed reptile." The dinosaur's defining feature is its fangs, which make it look like a fearsome cross between a porcupine and a chicken.
Friday, October 05, 2012
Krulwich Wonders...
Animals Who Love to Rub Themselves With Ants. Is This Addictive?
October 5, 2012 Many birds seek out anthills, but not for a snack: They just want to roll around in a pile of insects. Some scientists think this strange behavior serves as a form of insect repellent. Others maintain that "anting" is a fun, pleasurable (and maybe even habit-forming) experience for birds.
Friday, September 28, 2012
The Salt
Grieving Pet Owners Want Imported Dog Treats Pulled From Shelves
September 28, 2012 Angry pet owners who believe contaminated Waggin' Train chicken jerky strips killed their pets are targeting the stores that sell them. Meanwhile, the FDA says it doesn't have enough evidence to issue a recall.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Mammalian Surprise: African Mouse Can Regrow Skin
September 26, 2012 Scientists have discovered that a mouse found in Africa can lose large patches of skin and then grow it back without scarring, perhaps as a way of escaping the clutches of a predator. It's a finding that challenges the conventional view that mammals have an extremely limited ability to replace injured body parts.
Tourists Banned From India's Tiger Reserves
September 26, 2012 India's Supreme Court has temporarily banned tourism in core areas of the country's 41 tiger reserves. The unexpected and controversial ruling is aimed at protecting the last of India's 1,700 tigers.
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
