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Meet the 'weird' sea spider that's mapping the evolution of eight-legged creatures
It's not easy to look at a sea spider and see an animal so representative of its kind that it may help scientists sort out ...
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Scientists issue warning after studying disturbing trend among Arctic seals: 'The emerging picture is deeply concerning'
Melting sea ice has been a challenge for wildlife in the Arctic and Antarctic. A recent study published in Global Change ...
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Antarctica’s ocean flip: Satellites catch sudden salt surge melting ice from below
A massive and surprising change is unfolding around Antarctica. Scientists have discovered that the Southern Ocean is getting saltier, and sea ice is melting at record speed, enough to match the size ...
What’s at risk for Arctic wildlife if Trump expands oil drilling in the fragile National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska
Expanding oil and gas development in the National Petroleum Reserve-Alaska could threaten these birds by disrupting their habitat and adding noise to the landscape. Many other species also depend on ...
Meet The Biggest Falcon In The World. Hint: It Lives On 3 Different Continents But Never Goes South Of The Equator
Falcons are a class of birds best known for their speed, vision and hunting prowess. Here’s the story of perhaps the most ...
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These Are Europe's Largest Countries, Defined By Vast Mountains, Thick Forests, And Long Coastlines
Europe has many sizeable countries with expansive topographical features to match. Here are the biggest organized from least ...