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Whales Share Some Human Traits, Study Shows

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As the future of whales once more comes under global debate, some scientists say the marine mammals are not only smarter than thought but also share several attributes once claimed as exclusively human. Tags: marine life marine animals whales.

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01/02/09 Podcast Uploaded

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In this week's podcast ending January 2, 2010: **The USDA and National Institutes of Health find animal welfare violations at the University of Wisconsin-Madison; **the Catalan Parliament in Spain finally votes to ban bullfighting in the region; **the Marine Mammal Care Center in San Pedro, CA has a record year for marine life suffering from illness (..)

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Birds In a Changing Climate: A Primer

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The vast majority of you reading this accept it is happening, and for the time being it is caused by humans. Though all birds will be somehow impacted by climate change, I think it is important to note that not all will suffer. Climate Change. They may disappear from some mountain ranges all together.