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The greedy-guts reptile had to be removed from a Malaysian road, because the snake was too full to slither away.

September 15, 2006
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Male humpback whales sing to woo females, who size up potential mates based on their singing ability, an Australian scientist says.

September 15, 2006
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This week: Oldest writing in Americas found, new bird discovered, major quake off Florida, military contractors, blind Malian pop duo Amadou and Mariam, and more.

August 02, 2007
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Crocodile meat, lilly pillies, and other wild foods are leaving the bush for Australian supermarkets, creating business opportunities for Aboriginal communities.

September 14, 2006
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TV personality Steve Irwin's death by stingray may be spurring some fans to maim the fish, ten of which were found killed this week off Australia.

September 13, 2006
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In a region where monkey meat and snake-blood wine are hot menu items, the Southeast Asian country serves as a hub for selling and shipping rare—and illegal—delicacies.

September 13, 2006
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An amateur bird-watcher has found the first new bird species to be discovered in India in over 50 years, experts say—a vibrant babbler at home in felled forests.

September 12, 2006
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The first ever photo of a Sumatran rhinoceros in the wild offers concrete proof that the rare animals are living on the Southeast Asian island of Borneo, conservationists announced.

September 12, 2006
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Unique and endangered wildlife living on spectacular limestone outcrops in Southeast Asia face the threat of extinction due to mining and other human impacts, according to a new study.

September 12, 2006
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For leopards, stalking and killing an impala isn't always the hard part. Watch and find out which fearsome creature wins a gruesome tug-of-war over the dead antelope.

September 12, 2006
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What does the largest shark in the world eat? Watch as a pair of biologists discovers an unlikely answer while diving near a coral reef off the coast of Belize.

September 11, 2006
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No bigger than a stick of butter, a newborn panda died after its sleeping mother rolled onto the cub. The setback comes amid a panda baby boom.

September 8, 2006
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This week: many dinosaurs still to be found, kangaroo birth control, eagle ancestors may have eaten early humans, rare cloud in Antarctica, death of "Crocodile Hunter," more.

August 02, 2007
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Shotgun pellets and other ammunition left in carcasses are giving many of the nearly extinct vultures lead poisoning, a new study shows.

September 7, 2006
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New software that replicates the way a fly sees could help the next generation of cameras pick out details obscured by movement or washed out by variations in light levels.

September 7, 2006

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