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Surprise! Male Spiders Eat Females, Too

Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Joan Denoo on Tuesday. 1 Reply

We’ve known for years that female black widow spiders and other arachnids eat males during mating.Now, new research shows that males of a type of ground spider…Continue

Tags: mating, sexual cannibalism, arachnids, spiders

Meet the World’s Largest Lethal Bird Trap

Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Joan Denoo on Tuesday. 1 Reply

Since the time of the pharaohs, Egyptians have raised nets every autumn along the Mediterranean, to capture golden orioles, nightingales and corncrakes as they wing their way south for the winter. It's an ancient tradition, but in recent years the…Continue

Tags: conservation, Egypt, hunting, birds

'Crazy' Ants Driving Out Fire Ants in Southeast

Started by Dallas the Phallus on Tuesday. 0 Replies

Invasive fire ants have been a thorn in the sides of Southerners for years. But another invasive species, the so-called "crazy" ant — that many describe as being worse — has arrived and is displacing fire ants in several places."When you talk to…Continue

Tags: invasive species, insects, ants

10 of the cutest endangered species

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. on Monday. 2 Replies

Conservation competitionWhile all endangered species are worth saving, it…Continue

9 threatened animals of the Southeast

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. on Monday. 2 Replies

Diverse ecosystemsOne of the most populous areas of the United States,…Continue

The Mystery of the "Immaculately" Conceived Baby Anteater

Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Lillie on Sunday. 4 Replies

By Jen Doll | The Atlantic…Continue

Meanwhile, in a Chinese Zoo, a Man Bit an Ostrich to Death

Started by Steph S. on Saturday. 0 Replies

Alexander Abad-Santos 41,164 Views Jan 23, 2013You'd think the safest place for…Continue

Madness in the Village of Elephants: 26 Pachyderms Slaughtered

Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Steph S. on Saturday. 2 Replies

Why I hate human greed so much. -- DallasIn the forest clearing locals call the “Village of Elephants,” or Dzanga Bai, 17 heavily armed men arrived on Wednesday, May 8, with AK-47s. They were bound for the observation tower where tourists in the…Continue

Tags: ivory, China, Africa, extinction., poaching

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Comment by Tony Carroll on November 23, 2012 at 6:51am

From Nat Geo. Cheetah mom.

Comment by Steph S. on November 21, 2012 at 3:10pm
Welcome to the group Dick Jordan.
Comment by Steph S. on November 19, 2012 at 9:35pm
Joan what a lovely photo! Thanks for the links too Joan! Appreciate that very much!
Comment by Joan Denoo on November 19, 2012 at 9:15pm
Comment by Steph S. on November 17, 2012 at 10:16am

DHK welcome to the group.

Comment by Steph S. on November 14, 2012 at 10:56pm
Thank you Tony for the lovely picture!
You're awesome!
Comment by Tony Carroll on November 14, 2012 at 10:04pm

Ice cavern. Thought it was a breath taking pic.

Comment by Steph S. on November 14, 2012 at 12:11pm
Thank you Tony for the Zebras!
Comment by Tony Carroll on November 14, 2012 at 8:56am

Nice.

Comment by Steph S. on November 13, 2012 at 12:01pm

Following that link Tony. Thanks for the Live Science article.

 

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