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An Elusive Clouded Leopard, Ready For Its Closeup

A screengrab image taken from a rare video of the Sumatran Sundaland Clouded Leopard. ZSL hide caption

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An Elusive Clouded Leopard, Ready For Its Closeup

March 2, 2011 • A first-of-its kind video of "nature's most elusive big cat" has emerged. The Sumatran Sundaland clouded leopard was given its own distinct species label in 2007.

I, Rodent: Making A Case For Unique Prairie Dogs

Researchers found that as groups of black-tailed prairie dogs and other rodents became larger, it also became easier to identify individuals. Kimberly Pollard/UCLA hide caption

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I, Rodent: Making A Case For Unique Prairie Dogs

February 22, 2011 • People who love to adorn themselves with over-the-top accessories may want to thank UCLA for opening a new path to enablement. Biologists from the school have found that heightened individuality is an integral part of life in large groups of social animals.

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My Walk Home From Work: Made More Exciting By The Possible Presence of Tarantulas

May 21, 2010 • Seen on Ian's walk home from work.