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Science behind horns help

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Same with deer, male deer have bigger sized horns compared to female. Why is it that bulls are born have large horns compared to cows. Which part of the passing of genetics causes the bulls body to produce a larger sized horn? submitted by /u/beazer04 [link] [comments]

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Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg

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More Science for the People Berry Go Round Comin’ Round Birdscapes Tuesday Trivia Link from the New York Times About the Author Mike Mike is a leading authority in the field of standardized test preparation, but what he really aspires to be is a naturalist. Wicked, right? Or These Blasts From The Past Transitional Fossil? Wicked, right?

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The Effects of Wildfires on Wildlife

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According to a Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences study, human-induced climate change has doubled the area affected by forest fires in the western U.S. While larger animals like deer and elk are usually able to escape the fire’s path, smaller animals like squirrels, foxes and snakes are not always so lucky.

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Herpetology Vs. Ornithology

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home about advertise archives birds conservation contact galleries links reviews subscribe Browse: Home / Asides / Herpetology Vs. Ornithology Herpetology Vs. Ornithology By Corey • March 2, 2011 • 4 comments Tweet Share If you like science and comic strips you definitely want to read xkcd. Wicked, right?

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Honey, I Shrunk The Dinosaurs!

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There is a fantastic paper just out in Science : “Sustained miniaturization and anatomoical innovation in the dinosaurian anceestors of birds” by Michael Lee, Andrea Cau, Darren Naishe and Gareth Dyke. Whales emerge from within the larger group of mammals that includes cattle, deer, pigs, camels, with camels being the most deeply rooted. (So

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Reason #17411 Not to Own Wild Birds

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Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Great Horned Owl Taking a Deer Leg Cats Are Still Public Enemy Number One, For Birds Crossley ID Guide Giveaway Winners.Or Win a Copy of Hawks at a Distance Utah Birders has a copy of Hawks at a Distance to give away. Wicked, right?

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March by Goethe

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Faustus’ opening monologue by heart as it is such an impressive chain of thoughts for anyone immersed in studying natural sciences. Despite being mainly interested in botany, about which he published some of the most influencial scientific essays of his time, he was also very well acquainted with the animal kingdom. Wicked, right?

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