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Animal Research

 
Animals are a big environmental concern because they play such vast and important roles on the planet, and humans continuing to damage it through carbon emissions, deforestation and other environmental destruction will result in the loss of many of these vital contributors to earth's ecosystem. (Photo: iStockphoto)

Recent Stories


Scientists tease DNA from eggshell of extinct birds

Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 8:10 PM EST

Eggshells found to be an excellent source of DNA, which until now researchers thought could only be extracted from bones.


Mystery of half-female, half-male chickens solved

Thu, Mar 11 2010 at 6:21 PM EST

Scientists discover that hermaphrochickens exist because of cellular differences -- not because of hormonal influences.


'Age of Mammals' exhibit to highlight climate change

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 11:25 AM EST

New exhibit at the National History Museum of Los Angeles will explore evolution and environmental change.


How can I help my dog age gracefully?

Wed, Mar 10 2010 at 5:29 AM EST

Morieka Johnson knows a few tricks for keeping your older pooch happy and active.


Cancer strikes sea lions

Mon, Mar 08 2010 at 5:05 PM EST

Why are California sea lions getting sick with cancer? Researchers suspect viruses, PCBs in the water and genetics.


Infographic: Top 20 countries with most endangered species

Fri, Mar 05 2010 at 12:52 PM EST

These are the countries where the most endangered species are at risk.


I went to Yellowstone to see the bears

Tue, Mar 02 2010 at 7:09 AM EST

Erstwhile newspaper executive reports on his three-day, 37-mile trek. Did he see bears? Yes, but ...


Creature that weaves underwater silk enlisted to suture surgical wounds

Tue, Mar 02 2010 at 5:30 AM EST

Scientists are beginning to unravel the mystery of how caddisfly silk stays sticky underwater, and it could lead to the development of a wet Band-Aid.


See exciting animal hunts and escapes up close in 'LIFE'

Mon, Mar 01 2010 at 7:24 AM EST

Discovery Channel series gives you an up-close look at the thrilling action of the natural world.


Smound? Hybrid sense of smell and sound found in lab mice

Fri, Feb 26 2010 at 10:48 PM EST

Scientist accidentally discovers a strong response in mice brains to combinations of smell and hearing.


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