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An Organism that is visible from Space
Corals are colonies of tiny sea animals. Several corals colonies together are called reefs. The Great Barrier Reef is bigger than the United Kingdom. Read on ...
Man's Best Friend
For centuries the dog has been man's best friend. But how did man discover this friend and what is its ancestry? Read on ...
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An Octopus as Jar-opener
Little has been known about octopuses. But now, scientists in Britain are conducting fascinating experiments to test the octopuses' intelligence and memory. Read on ...
Web Magic
Spiders build webs for a variety of reasons, from protecting their eggs to trapping their prey. Some use it as a trap line while others reel in their victims, like anglers reeling in their catch of fish. Read on ...
River Horses
The third largest land animal, the hippopotamus is more related to whales and dolphins than to hoofed animals. Looking like a bloated pig, this herbivorous animal is found in lakes, rivers and streams in central and North Africa. Read on ...
Pelican Trouble
Migratory pelicans come to Andhra Pradesh in India during the harsh winters to mate and nest. However, this year, 75 pelican chicks were lost in a cyclone that ravaged the coastal state. Read on ...
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Paris is bugged!
People in Paris, France, are terrified that their wood walls might collapse as the city has been invaded by termites. These small insects live in colonies and eat up paper and wood, causing major problems to the city's residents. Read on ...
Birds Sing in their Sleep
Birds, like humans, communicate through songs, squawks, and chirps. Birds store a song after hearing it, then rehearse it later in their sleep. Read on ...
Tongue in Cheek
A chameleon's tongue can flick out at its prey faster than you can blink an eye. The prey sticks on, not because its tongue is sticky, but because of suction. Read on ...
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Squirrelling it Away
Squirrels often stash away nuts in holes of trees or under the ground as a stand-by measure during winter months when food becomes scarce. However, they sometimes forget where they have stored the nuts and these forgotten nuts later grow into trees! Read on ...
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