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October 21, 2015

Ancient nursery of bizarre spoon-billed sharks discovered

Stunningly preserved baby sharks with bizarre, long snouts as well as egg cases from the same species may be the oldest convincing evidence of an ancient shark nursery.

October 21, 2015

Mexican fishermen find conjoined gray whale calves

The Mexican government says fishermen found two rare conjoined gray whale calves that died shortly after being born.

October 21, 2015

Alligators, crocodiles use tools to hunt -- a first

New research shows that alligators and crocodiles can use small sticks to attract birds looking for nesting materials. If the birds get too close, they become a meal.

October 21, 2015

Arctic scientist in global warming row retires as part of settlement with government

An Alaska scientist who gained fame in 2011 due to his observations of drowned polar bears, findings that helped galvanize the global warming movement, has retired as part of a settlement with a federal agency.

October 21, 2015

DNA study suggests dogs originated in Europe

For years, scientists have been dogged by this evolution question: Just where did man's best friend first appear?

October 21, 2015

'Platypus-zilla' fossil discovered in Australia

About the size of a child, the largest-known platypus roamed what is now Australia as far back as 15 million years ago, according to newfound fossil remains of the giant monotreme.

October 21, 2015

Banana farms are bad for crocodiles, scientists say

Shoppers spend an estimated $15 billion on bananas each year world wide and the increase in demand has led to the contamination of Central America's crocodilian population.

October 21, 2015

Testicle-biting fish invading Denmark, authorities warn

Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water, a cousin of the piranha reported to go after swimmer's testicles has been found in coastal waters between Sweden and Denmark.

October 21, 2015

Navy seeks secrets of cicada song

Researchers with the U.S. Navy are trying to tap into cicada's acoustic abilities to create better techniques for remote sensing and other communications underwater.

October 21, 2015

Nearly 19 feet! Longest Burmese python captured in Florida

A Miami man wrangled and killed the longest-ever Burmese python to be captured in Florida, wildlife officials announced Monday, May 20. The 128-lb snake measured 18 feet, 8 inches long.