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First 'Vampire' Bat Fly Fossil Discovered
Discovery-Animals - Sat, 02/04/2012 - 01:18
A rare fossil shows that bat flies have been parasitizing the winged mammals for at least 20 million years.
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'Supergiant' Crustaceans Found Near New Zealand
Discovery-Animals - Fri, 02/03/2012 - 05:08
Measuring over 13 inches long, they were found in waters north of New Zealand.
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What Is This Chupacabra-Demonoid Monster?
Discovery-Animals - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 23:44
A strange carcass washed ashore, sparking speculation about chupacabras and demons; scientists have a more earthy solution.
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Warm Winter Playing Havoc With Hibernating Animals
Discovery-Animals - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 19:58
Rather than hibernating through freezing snowstorms, nature is being awakened by the weird warmth.
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Cute Maned Wolf Pups Born: Big Pic
Discovery-Animals - Thu, 02/02/2012 - 00:55
The Smithsonian has bred four mane wolf pups. It's their first litter in two years and they are CUTE.
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Sea Turtle Baby Boom Breaks Records
Discovery-Animals - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 21:20
More than a million green turtle eggs were laid last year on one of the Turtle Islands in the Philippines.
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Sex Is Scary and Castrating for Spider
Discovery-Animals - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 15:30
Sex is so dangerous for some that they actually castrate themselves during the act but it makes them stronger.
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Why Dinosaurs Were So Huge
Discovery-Animals - Wed, 02/01/2012 - 05:30
What allowed dinosaurs to get so big? A few factors were at play, including bird-like lungs, egg-laying and less need to chew.
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Factory Farming Videos Prompt 'Ag-Gag' Bills
Discovery-Animals - Tue, 01/31/2012 - 21:41
The bills hope to shield the public from seeing undercover videos at factory farms.
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Blue Whales Keep Getting Bigger
Discovery-Animals - Tue, 01/31/2012 - 20:37
It's easier to grow bigger in the sea with the water holding up your weight, say researchers.
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Humans Tamed Horses All Over the World
Discovery-Animals - Tue, 01/31/2012 - 01:30
The wide origins of domesticated horses offers insight on how our love affair with the animal has transformed humankind.
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Stunning Images of Rare Albino Hummingbird: Big Pic
Discovery-Animals - Fri, 01/27/2012 - 23:02
These beautiful shots of an extremely rare albino ruby-throated hummingbird were taken by two teens and two preteens.
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See the World as a Shrimp Views It
Discovery-Animals - Fri, 01/27/2012 - 21:44
A specialized camera allows people to see the world as reef-dwelling animals do.
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Even In Death, Egyptian Birds Were Fed
Discovery-Animals - Fri, 01/27/2012 - 15:30
The discovery gives clues to how ancient Egyptians viewed the importance of animals and their role in the afterlife.
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Jumping Spiders Use Blurry Vision to Pounce
Discovery-Animals - Fri, 01/27/2012 - 03:08
The spiders possess a unique vision that allows them to quickly capture prey.
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Is the Tasmanian Tiger Alive?
Discovery-Animals - Wed, 01/25/2012 - 22:13
Two brothers claimed they found a skull that belongs to an animal that has been extinct since 1936.
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'Cowboy Frog' Emerges From Pristine Forest: Photos
Discovery-Animals - Wed, 01/25/2012 - 05:30
One of the world's last pristine tropical forests is home to a bevy of new species.
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Glow-in-the-Dark Mammal Discovered
Discovery-Animals - Wed, 01/25/2012 - 05:30
The fur of golden moles has multiple layers that act as reflectors similar to the "eye shine" of nocturnal mammals.
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Was First Winged Dinosaur Jet Black?
Discovery-Animals - Tue, 01/24/2012 - 21:33
The winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx had at least some jet black feathers.
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Supermom Primates Raise Twins
Discovery-Animals - Tue, 01/24/2012 - 15:30
The first occurrence of twins for free-ranging Tibetan macaques reveals how tough it is for primate twins to survive.
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