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Dolphin Rams and Bites Japanese Beachgoers, Opening New Front in Ocean Rebellion
Like the orcas before them, the bottlenose dolphins have had enough. This past weekend, local reports from Japan noted several incidents of dolphins attacking and injuring swimmers, even in shallow waters. Japanese outlet The Asahi Shimbun reported this weekend that one swimmer in his 60s was rammed by a dolphin swimming in the shallows on…
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Emperor Penguins Could Be Extinct in Our Lifetimes
The Antarctic sea ice the penguins need has been disappearing and off-schedule. Baby birds ‘drown and freeze’ as a result.
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The Tragically Human End of the Ivory-Billed Woodpecker
At the end of September, an ornithological bombshell 54 years in the making finally dropped: The ivory-billed woodpecker, a symbol of southern biodiversity and the largest woodpecker in the U.S., was to be removed from the endangered species list. The reason? Extinction.
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Site of Harriet Tubman’s Family Home Uncovered in Maryland
The site of a 19th-century cabin belonging to the family of Harriet Tubman has been uncovered in Maryland. It’s a significant find, as the location of the site, along with the discovery of numerous artifacts, could offer fresh insights into the abolitionist hero’s formative years.