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Surprise! Male Spiders Eat Females, Too
Started by Dallas the Phallus. Last reply by Joan Denoo on Tuesday. 1 Reply 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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 0 Likes
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
Unusual Offshore Octopods: The See-Through “Glass” Octopus [Video]
Started by Dallas the Phallus on Monday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
Octopuses that live in the deep open ocean are difficult enough to find. But try…Continue
Tags: cephalapods, marine life, octopus, octopods
10 of the cutest endangered species
Started by Steph S.. Last reply by Steph S. on Monday. 2 Replies 1 Like
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 1 Like
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 0 Likes
By Jen Doll | The Atlantic…Continue
The Desperate Fight to Save the Tasmanian Devil from Extinction
Meanwhile, in a Chinese Zoo, a Man Bit an Ostrich to Death
Started by Steph S. on Saturday. 0 Replies 0 Likes
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 1 Like
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 February 18, 2013 at 5:53am
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Just too damn cute!!!
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Comment by Chris Breman on February 18, 2013 at 2:57am
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Thanks for the chimpanzee picture, Tony!
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Comment by Steph S. on February 17, 2013 at 10:09pm -
Tony thanks for the chimpanzee rescue story and the photo.
Joan thanks for the dog and kitty and the fractals made by the spider (very cool spiderweb).
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Comment by Joan Denoo on February 17, 2013 at 9:46pm -
Fractals for the fun of it.
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Comment by Joan Denoo on February 17, 2013 at 9:45pm
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Comment by Tony Carroll on February 17, 2013 at 9:30pm
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This extraordinary scene took place in Sanaga-yong chimpanzee rescue center.
The scene proves that animals have emotions for their own kind.
A group of chimpanzee watches with sorrowfull eyes from behind the wire as one of their own is wheeled past to the infirmary.
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What a smile to enjoy with morning coffee! Thanks Steph!
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Comment by Steph S. on February 16, 2013 at 9:17pm
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Happy Llama
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Comment by Steph S. on February 16, 2013 at 9:15pm
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Wow - that coconut crab is very cool - very large too Joan.
Aww how sweet a fawn and bobcat - thanks again Joan.
Tony I love the meercat group hug. So cute.
Thanks everyone for making the day better.
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