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Biologists attacked in Costa Rica

Biologists attacked in Costa Rica Biologists attacked in Costa Rica mongabay.com August 12, 2008 Two ornithologists were attacked by a machete-wielding group while surveying birds in Costa Rica, reports National…

Seals used for climate change research

Elephant seals go where no one has gone before: using seals for climate change research Seals used for climate change research Jeremy Hance, mongabay.com August 11, 2008 Animals have aided…

Amphibians face mass extinction

Amphibians face mass extinction Amphibians face mass extinction mongabay.com August 11, 2008 Amphibians are in big trouble. At least one third of the world's 6,300 known species are threatened with…

Human-testing for animal medications?

Human medical tests keep some of the world's smallest monkeys healthy Testing on humans for animal medications? Jeremy Hance, mongabay.com August 6, 2008 Medical advances for humans have largely been…