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Honey Badger Takes on an Antelope, and It Doesn't Go Well

July 05, 2018 | Article

This honey badger was not backing down without a fight.
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Flamingo Spotted in Texas, 13 Years After Escaping Kansas Zoo

June 28, 2018 | Article

It's incredibly rare to catch a glimpse of an African flamingo on the Texas coast, but if you do, it's Flamingo No. 492.
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This Wily Wolverine Threw Scientists for a Loop

June 08, 2018 | Article

We were not expecting a familiar face as we cracked open the wooden box trap we'd carefully set in the remote north slope of Alaska. But there he was: a wolverine staring back at us, his face covered with the shredded remains of frozen caribou.
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Florida Scientists Are Running Around at Night Bashing in Iguanas' Skulls

March 12, 2018 | Article

A team of scientists in Florida are on a three-month, $63,000 iguana-bashing spree.
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Why Protecting a Shark Nursery in the Patagonia Sea Is Crucial

September 16, 2017 | Article

The remoteness and weak law enforcement in Bahia San Blas, a major nursery for several shark species, has led to a significant loss of these sharks.
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Hurricane Irma Siphons Water from Shore, Strands 2 Manatees

September 11, 2017 | Article

In Sarasota Bay in Manatee County, a pair of massive manatees were temporarily left high and dry.
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Mysterious Sea Creatures Surface in 'Big Pacific'

July 11, 2017 | Article

Author Rebecca Tansley told Live Science how the photos and stories of the book "Big Pacific" came together.
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In Photos: The Stunning Sea Life 'Stars' of 'Big Pacific'

July 11, 2017 | Image Album

The photo book “Big Pacific,” companion to the five-part PBS series, showcases the stunning marine life living in the Pacific Ocean, and highlights the conservation challenges they face.
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Monkey-Mapping Satellites Could Identify At-Risk Populations

June 27, 2017 | Article

A diverse range of technologies, including satellite observation, can combine with data collected on the ground to give a more accurate picture of global biodiversity.
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Hunting Big Game: Why People Kill Animals for Fun

May 24, 2017 | Article

What motivates people to hunt wild animals for pleasure, and to display them as trophies?
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