(BABY ANIMALS) This week, a record-breaking 16 lb baby was born in Longview, Texas. Get to know some species of animals who birth some surprisingly huge babies. — Global Animal
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Captivity Fatal To Chimps’ Mental Health?
(ANIMAL WELFARE) A new study shows that abnormal behavior is displayed in many chimpanzees living in captivity, suggesting mental illness. Chimps living in zoos, even highly regarded zoos, exhibit repetitive rocking, self-mutilation and eating of feces, all signs of compromised mental health.
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A Doggone Minute: Pets And Time
(PETS) Your dog knows when it’s time to eat, time to sleep, or time to play. But can dogs actually tell time? Do dogs know what time it is?— Global Animal
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Epidemic: Koalas Suffer From Common STD
(WILDLIFE) Animal science researchers have found a high percentage of Australia’s Koala population are infected with the sexually transmitted disease Chlamydia. The infection affects animals when under stress and could impair the marsupials’ reproductive systems, endangering the species. — Global Animal
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Cuttlefish Dazzles With Hidden Talents
(ANIMAL PICTURES/WILDLIFE) The humble cuttlefish has revealed an ability not only to recognize 2-dimensional images, but mimic them as well, according to scientists. — Global Animal
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My Cheating Genes: Promiscuity And Finches
(SCIENCE) While most people strive to remain faithful to their spouses, here’s a small bird population that thrives on extramarital affairs. Read on about the science behind the zebra finch’s swinging ways. And find more articles on mating matters in the animal kingdom. — Global Animal
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Jellyfish: Far More Than Swimming Poison Ivy
(OCEANS) In an old episode of Friends, “The One with the Jellyfish,” Monica gets stung and the only cure is, well, unpleasant. We’re told in school that jellyfish are brainless floaters. Made up of 95% water and oozing with stinging venom, they’re kind of like swimming poison ivy. What we’re not told is how ancient jellies really are, how varied the species, and how complex scientists are finding their infrastructure to be. Venture to the National Aquarium with The New York Times’ Natalie Angier to better understand the fascinating floating invertebrates, our age-old friend, the jellyfish. Read on…— Global Animal
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Do The Wave, Penguin Style
(WILDLIFE) Starting the wave really gets energy flowing at a ballgame, but studies show that human aren’t the only ones who do it. The Emperor penguin has revealed its own version of the wave, and scientists are beginning to understand just what it does for our flightless arctic friends. — Global Animal
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