Platypus proves even odder than scientists thought
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guardian.co.uk     May 8, 2008            

Platypus a bizarre mix of mammal, bird and reptile, with very complex sexuality, scientists discover ... A DNA study found the creatures to be a mix of mammal, bird and reptile with, even more strangely, 10 sex chromosomes. Photograph: Reuters At first dismissed as a... [read full story]                    


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Woman cares for rescued animals

valleymorningstar.com     2 hrs ago          

By CHARLES SCUDDER The Dallas Morning News DALLAS - Today, Rosie is under the care of licensed wildlife rehabilitator Bonnie Bradshaw, who nurses raccoons back to health. "As any wildlife rehabilitator will tell you, a...                    

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Michael Vick's Dogs Faring Much Better Thanks To Shelters (AHN)

allheadlinenews.com     3 hrs ago          

Amy Beeman - AHN Kanab, UT (AHN) -- The fate of 22 of Michael Vick's pit-bull terriers that were used as fighting dogs in an illegal gambling ring that was busted last year is better than initially expected. The dogs were...                    

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Alex Bassett - Wants to save the lives of animals

theolympian.com     8 hrs ago          

• Published September 05, 2008 Grade: Ninth School: Olympia High School Hometown: Olympia Parents: Mark and Heather Bassett Best Personal Achievement: Being a vegetarian for eight years because I care about animals so...                    

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ETA Star and OHI launch luxury township in Oman

gulfnews.com     2 hrs ago   2 related          

Muscat: One more player from Dubai has arrived in Oman to fill the 'vast gap' for apartment units against the demand as Muscat keeps expanding in every direction. "In the last couple of years nearly 5,000 housing units...                    

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