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Mystery of the Missing Monkey
A monkey species has become extinct within 70 years of being discovered! Miss Waldron's Red Colobus monkey has become extinct. If strict measures are not taken, other species may join the list, too. Read on ...
Roach Sense
Cockroaches have been on earth for 300 million years. They have survived the Ice Age, earthquakes, floods, cyclones, and other disasters, including humans. How do they sense danger? Read on ...
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The Whale Hunt is On
Japanese officials say that the aim of their two-month mission is to study whales but environmentalists insist that Japan's actual purpose is to have a whale of a time by hunting the endangered mammal. Read on ...
Can You Speak Dolphin Language
Scientists discover that groups of whales and dolphins living far apart develop their own 'dialect' of whistles and clicks. Read on ...
The Plastic Menace
Plastic bags clog up drains and gutters causing flooding. Recently Mumbai city imposed a ban on plastic bags. Can we do away with plastic bags completely and is there an alternative? Read on ...
Chimp Traits
Chimpanzees are very clever apes. They use rocks to break open nuts and sticks to dig up insects. Recently scientists spotted chimps mashing their food. How unusual is this behaviour and what does it mean? Read on ...
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Guardians of the Environment
Mangrove belts that grow in tropical coastlines have a vital role in preserving the balance in the environment. But human greed may be responsible for destroying them. Read on ...
Dangerous Red Tide in HongKong
A reddish brown algae is proving to be fatal for fish swimming on the HongKong coastline. Authorities are very worried as the algae could be dangerous for humans too. Read on ...
The Baby Current Which Destroys
The period between November 1997 and November 1998 was the hottest year recorded on earth. Weather experts feel the global warming was caused by El Nino, a water current in the Pacific Ocean. Read on ...
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Bird that Walks on Water
The stormy petrel is named after St. Peter because it looks like it is walking on water, much like the saint is said to have done. Read on ...
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