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The Life and Times of the Baby Aardvark
The aardvark is an animal only found in sub-Saharan Africa. Its strange looks can probably be attributed to the fact that it is a living fossil – yes, the aardvark’s chromosomes reflect much of life before modern taxonomy. Let’s see how life begins for little aardvarks because guess what, as placentals, they are more closely related to us humans than marsupials. Ready for pics that’ll make you go cuuuuuute?
Continue reading...World’s Weirdest Animal Babies
Sunday, June 7, 2009
Have you ever wondered what the babies of bats, aye-ayes, hedgehogs, echidnas or pygmy marmosets look like? Well, now you can find out. Unusual as some of these animals may be, the babies will surely trigger some awww-inspiring moments. Yes, cuteness gets in on the act here too. Get ready to feel all gooey inside.
Continue reading...Eating Kangaroo Could Reduce Global Warming Effects
Friday, October 17, 2008
A hot potato in recent global warming debates has been the increased production of methane into the atmosphere as a result of increased cattle farming, and even though hungry carnivores know their lust for bovine cuts only bolsters demand, they’re not about to give up their love of hamburgers or steak any time soon. So what’s the solution?
Continue reading...Doggy Hero Saves Kangaroo
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
When a mother dies in the wild, there’s normally not much hope for offspring; they are, in the words of a TV show that I used to loathe, the weakest link. Image from westietess on Flickr Every once and again, however, something amazing happens, and for this kangaroo joey, [...]
Continue reading...Australian Government Recommends Hitting Baby Kangaroos With Metal Pipes
Monday, January 7, 2008
Australia is facing a plague of kangaroos in the wake of already severe droughts, flooding and bush fires, and it plans to fight overpopulation humanely with shotguns, lead pipes, and vehicle tow bars. Image by Michael Barritt & Karen May The Department of Environment in Australia released a draft [...]
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Monday, July 6, 2009
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