Woman Fends off Bear With Zucchini
A Montana woman used a zucchini as a weapon to fend off a charging bear.
The Problem with Pet Obesity
As Americans get fatter, so too do their pets: A 2009 national survey of veterinarians by the Association for the Prevention of Pet Obesity found that 45 percent of dogs and 58 percent of cats were overweight or obese.vir·tu·al shell·fish
vir·tu·al shell·fish (noun): A device that mimics marine life to provide a measure of pollutants in the water.
NPR recently reported on the cleanup of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico, noting the work of researchers to assess the impact of the oil on sea life using virtual shellfish, which help quantify the amount of contaminants in the water:
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Providence Man Catches Yellow Lobster
Providence lobsterman Denny Ingram hauled a yellow lobster last week. The coloration occurs in only about one in 30 million lobsters.
Fishing Leads to Too Many Male Fish
Population declines in many species of reef fish -- particularly those who can change their sex -- may be linked to an excess of males brought about by fishing, according to new research.
Massachusetts Fisherman Hauls Mutant Lobster
A Gloucester fisherman caught a mutant lobster bestowed with triple pinchers, the stuff of nightmares best served with drawn butter.Ancient Bones Bear Tooth Marks
Paleontologists at Yale University have discovered the oldest mammalian tooth marks yet on the bones of ancient animals, including several large dinosaurs.
Domesticating the Bluefin Tuna
Could domestication save the bluefin tuna from extinction? Plans to farm the endangered fish moved ahead this week after a smaller but closely related species, the Atlantic bonito, was successful reared in captivity.
Dissected: A Goldfish Cracker
This cut-away illustration of a Goldfish cracker reveals the extraordinary inner workings of its anatomy. [Moist Production via BuzzFeed]
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