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Wolf Bones Beat Tree Rings as Climate Records

By Andrea Thompson published

Changes in atmosphere's chemistry show up in wolves' bones.

Plants
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Prey Forget to Fear Predators

By Ker Than published

Prey animals are not necessarily hard-wired to fear their enemies.

Animals
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Bison Poop Reveals Two Distinct U.S. Populations

By Jeanna Bryner published

Having two breeding populations in Yellowstone could boost the overall genetic diversity of the beasts.

Land Mammals
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Ancient Miniature Buffalo Discovered

By Jeanna Bryner published

Land Mammals
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Tuberculosis Helped Bring Down Mastodons

By Ker Than published

A pandemic among an ancient mammoth-like creature probably contributed to the great beasts' demise, a new study suggests.

Extinct Species
Throughout history, humans have admired eagles for their fierce beauty and strength, often using them to symbolize power and grace and independence. Eagles have powerful talons for tearing flesh and their beaks are nearly as long as their heads. Too large to chase prey through the air effectively, eagles typically hunt by dropping from the sky in surprise attacks. Solitary creatures, eagles mate for life and will use the same nest�some of which are over 10 feet across�each year.<br><font color=yellow>-----</font><br><font color=red>Range:</font> Worldwide.<br><font color=red>Characteristics:</font> Large, hooked beak, strong legs and powerful talons. They resemble vultures but have fully feathered heads and hunt live prey.

10 Species Success Stories

By Live Science Staff published

Animals
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Climate Change, Not Humans, Killed Large Beasts

By Bjorn Carey published

What killed the mammoths? A new explanation is instantly controversial.

Fossils
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