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Condor Born in 1910 Finally Kicks the Bucket
Photo via Tom Nord
The planet is short one centenarian this week after Hector, the world's oldest condor, passed away in Algeria at the ripe old age of 100. Experts say Hector's long life was quite a feat considering that the scavenging birds generally don't live past 50.
Ask Pablo: Can You Hatch Store-Bought Eggs?
Image Source: Darren Hester
Dear Pablo: I heard a rumor that you can incubate store-bought eggs and actually hatch chicks. Can this be true?
Contrary to common belief, a rooster is not required for hens to produce eggs.
Gorgeous Animal and Nature Photography From European Wildlife Book (Slideshow)
We have followed nature conservation organization Wild Wonders of Europe since they launched the biggest nature photography project ever.
Cat Rehab Weans Feral Felines Off Endangered Birds
It may be a long way from the forests of Japan's Ogasawara Islands to the high-rise apartments of Tokyo, but a special cat rehab helping feral felines find their way by putting to rest their wild side. For the last 15 years or so, the islands have been virtually overrun by an ever growing feral cat population that has a problematic appetite.
Yacht Club, Cottage Owners, Fishermen Opposed To Billion Dollar, Eastern Lake Ontario Wind Farm
Double-crested cormorants typical of the sort that frequent eastern Lake Ontario. Image credit:Wikipedia
Locals are weighing in early against plans to install hundreds of wind turbines in the shallows of Eastern Lake Ontario.
Rare Birds Raise Secret Brood in Birmingham
The black-redstart population in Birmingham has four new chicks.
7 Animals Way Smarter Than Us
Photo: Taylar.
Bodies that work with the Earth's magnetic field to determine location. Female-only societies. Telling whether you're a friend or a jerk there to make trouble with just one whiff. Homes so efficient they keep one steady temperature all the time.
Architects Design 5 Star Hotel for Insects
Images from bdonline: Vertebrate by Metalanguage Design
This 5 star hotel for insects sounds better than most of the dumps that I've stayed in... Award winning, designed by prestigious architects and a great location in the middle of a park.
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