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First 'Vampire' Bat Fly Fossil Discovered

Posted Fri Feb 3, 2012 02:48 PM ET | 0

A rare fossil shows that bat flies have been parasitizing the winged mammals for at least 20 million years. Read more

Blue Whales Keep Getting Bigger

Posted Tue Jan 31, 2012 10:07 AM ET | 0

It's easier to grow bigger in the sea with the water holding up your weight, say researchers. Read more

Glow-in-the-Dark Mammal Discovered

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Tue Jan 24, 2012 07:00 PM ET | 0

The fur of golden moles has multiple layers that act as reflectors similar to the "eye shine" of nocturnal mammals. Read more

Why Some Animals Are Fatter Than Others

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jan 20, 2012 02:52 PM ET | 0

Humans may struggle with weight, but nature seems to know exactly how fat each animal on the planet should be. Read more

Opossum Takes the D Train

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Jan 19, 2012 07:54 AM ET | 0

Passengers aboard a late-night Manhattan-bound D train couldn't ignore one suspicious rider under a seat. Read more

Harrowing Dog Tales Shed Light on Mexico's Strays

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Fri Jan 13, 2012 12:49 PM ET | 0

Mexico's economy has made life even harder for the country's stray dogs. But there's a way you can help. Read more

Harrowing Dog Tales Shed Light on Mexico's Strays

Decision to Shoot Stray Dogs Under Review

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Jan 5, 2012 02:40 PM ET | 0

A decision to have police in a Pennsylvania town shoot stray dogs raises an uproar -- and a review. Read more

Decision to Shoot Stray Dogs Under Review

'Tarzan' Chimp Star Death: Is It for Real?

Posted by Tim Wall Fri Dec 30, 2011 10:02 AM ET | 0

Did the chimpanzee who played Cheetah in the 1930's Tarzan movie die recently -- or long ago? Read more

'Tarzan' Chimp Star Death: Is It for Real?

Camera Trap Images Tell Anti-poaching Success Story

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Dec 21, 2011 02:56 PM ET | 0

Anti-poaching efforts in the forests of Thailand seem to be paying off, according to photos snapped by camera traps. Read more

Camera Trap Images Tell Anti-poaching Success Story

Journals Mull Publishing Killer Flu Virus Details

Posted Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:44 AM ET | 0

Two top scientific journals said Tuesday they were mulling whether to publish details of a man-made mutant killer flu virus. Read more

Strange Heads Evolved Before Unusual Bodies

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Wed Dec 21, 2011 09:45 AM ET | 0

Which evolved first -- heads or tails? Heads win, suggests new research. Read more

Mammals' Tusked Ancestor Roamed Tasmania

Posted Tue Dec 20, 2011 09:04 AM ET | 0

Roughly the size of a cow, the plant-eating animal had two tusks and a horny beak. Read more

Bear Plays Goldilocks

Posted by Tim Wall Thu Dec 15, 2011 02:06 PM ET | 0

A 500-pound bear found a cozy spot for the night in New Jersey basement. Read more

Russian Icebreaker Whale Rescue Delayed

Posted by Kieran Mulvaney Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:25 PM ET | 0

Bad weather is hampering an icebreaker sent to free 100 beluga whales trapped by ice in far eastern Russia. Read more

Big Question For 2012: Will We Talk to the Animals?

Posted by Jennifer Viegas Thu Dec 15, 2011 09:10 AM ET | 0

Will we soon be able to hold meaningful conversations with dolphins, dogs and other animals? Read more

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