Conservation
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Critically endangered donkey with stripy 'zebra legs' born in UK zooAn African wild ass, one of the most endangered animals on the planet, was recently born at a U.K. zoo and is already doing "zoomies" around its enclosure.
By Harry Baker Published
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190 years after Darwin, 2-year expedition launches to retrace his voyage around the worldThe team of researchers and conservationists will collect scientific data, while also training the next generation of environmentalists.
By Harry Baker Published
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Baby Moby Dick? Rare white humpback whale calf filmed off AustraliaThe latest footage follows two other sightings of all-white, newborn humpback calves — but experts aren't convinced these whales are albino like the famous Migaloo.
By Emma Bryce Published
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World's deepest canyon is home to Asia's tallest tree - and Chinese scientists only just found itAt 335 feet (102 meters) in height, the enormous newly-discovered cypress tree — which was found in a forest in Tibet — would tower over the Statue of Liberty.
By Lydia Smith Published
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Meet 'Dr. Deep Sea,' the scientist who broke the record for the longest time living underwaterJoseph Dituri, who recently broke the record for the longest time spent living underwater, tells Live Science what he has learned during his time beneath the waves.
By Harry Baker Published
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Crocodiles and gharials are getting bizarre orange 'tans' in Nepal. Here's why.Researchers think it could be down to where these crocs are hanging out.
By Sascha Pare Published
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'Mini kangaroos on steroids' make comeback in South Australia after disappearing for 100 yearsThe tiny marsupials have a penchant for peanut butter, which researchers have used to help them monitor and conduct health checks on the population.
By Sascha Pare Published
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World's only known albino giant anteater appears to be thriving in the wild, photos showThe white anteater, known as Alvin, was first spotted late last year clinging to his mother's back.
By Harry Baker Published
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Long-extinct Tasmanian tiger may still be alive and prowling the wilderness, scientists claimBased on reported sightings, some scientists say the iconic creature probably survived until the late 1980s or 1990s, but others are skeptical.
By Sascha Pare Published
