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Polar Bear

Mar 07, 2013 09:55 AM EST

Polar Bears Dwindling Numbers Not Enough to Ban Trade of Bear Body Parts

A proposal to ban the international trade of polar bear body parts and fur was defeated on Thursday at an international conference on wildlife trade.

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Mar 06, 2013 05:29 PM EST

Large Antarctic Meteorite Found by Expedition Close to Belgium's Station

A team of scientists was very successful in their hunt for meteorites in Antarctica and found one of the largest ever, among a total of 425 meteorites. The team, based at Belgium's Princess Elisabeth Antarctica research base, discovered the meteorite weighing 18kg embedded in the East Antarctic ice ...

Falkland Islands Wolf

Mar 06, 2013 10:57 AM EST

Mysterious Origin of Falkland Islands Wolf Solved with Ancient DNA

The mystery of how a fox-like wolf came to live on the Falkland Islands may have finally been solved.

Polar bear

Mar 06, 2013 09:00 AM EST

Polar Bear Trade Ban Could Save Species, But Ruin Economy

An attempt to ban the international trade in polar bear parts has provoked a battle at the CITES conservation meeting in Bangkok.

Mount Etna

Mar 06, 2013 08:34 AM EST

Watch Italy's Explosive Mount Etna Erupt, Lighting up the Night Sky (Video)

Mount Etna sent plumes of ash and lava into the night sky on Tuesday, creating a spectacular sight for anyone nearby. Watch it for yourself!

Woolly Rhino

Mar 06, 2013 08:13 AM EST

Ancient Woolly Rhino Discovered, Giving Clues about Earth's Icy Climate

A woolly rhino has been discovered by scientists and may give clues about Earth's ancient, icy climate.

Capuchin Monkeys

Mar 06, 2013 07:41 AM EST

Monkeys Avoid 'Jerks': Research Reveals Capuchins Shun Selfish Humans

Even monkeys can tell when someone is being a jerk. New research reveals that capuchins who observed humans acting badly were less likely to interact with them.

Dunkleosteus

Mar 05, 2013 03:22 PM EST

Ancient Superpredator Stalked Prehistoric Sharks

An ancient superpredator once stalked the waters of present-day Erie, consuming prehistoric sharks. Now, geologist Scott McKenzie is hoping to recover the fossilized bones of this massive beast.

Ocean Ramsey

Mar 05, 2013 02:11 PM EST

Great White Sharks in Danger: Ocean Ramsey Swims with Them to Save Them (Video)

Ocean Ramsey is out to save great white sharks--by swimming with them. Check out the video of her free diving with a massive shark.

Camel

Mar 05, 2013 11:59 AM EST

Ancient Ancestor of Camel Thrived in Canadian High Arctic

A large, ancient camel once lived in an unexpected location: the Canadian High Arctic.

Mayon Volcano spews ash

Mar 05, 2013 11:06 AM EST

Global Warming Stemmed by Volcanic Aerosols: Eruptions Keep it Cool

Volcanoes may have helped stem the tide of global warming, according to a new study.

Environmentalists Accuse Google of Promoting Ivory Ads in Japan

Mar 05, 2013 08:48 AM EST

Two-Thirds of African Forest Elephants Killed in Ivory Trade in Only a Decade

Two-thirds of African forest elephants have been killed due to the ivory trade in only a decade, according to a new study.

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