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NEWS ABOUT: zoology

zoology stories: 3 news summaries

 'Montauk Monster' 
 Killed in Panama 

Hairless creature on beach confounds cryptozoologists

Sep 18, 09 4:03 AM CDT
(Newser) - A bizarre-looking creature found on a Panama beach has excited the world of cryptozoology, the Daily Telegraph reports. A group of teens said they feared for their safety and beat the hairless creature to death as it crawled from a cave and moved toward them. The animal—dubbed "Gollum"... More »

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Panama • zoology • animal • monster • Montauk Monster

(Newser) - Dinosaurs grew to their massive sizes because of lack of exercise and easy access to food, according to a leading zoologist. Dr. Brian McNab studied large mammals for comparison and concluded that a lack of energy expenditure, combined with abundant resources and a blood temperature somewhere between warm and cold,... More »

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paleontology • dinosaur • zoology • couch potato

Scientists Spot 6 Giraffe Species

And some are in trouble

Dec 24, 07 3:40 AM CST
(Newser) - Giraffes had long been thought to be one species with several subspecies, but researchers now believe they have identified six distinct species—some of which are on the brink of extinction, reports the BBC. Only 160 Nigerian giraffes remain. But there's hope the researchers' find will spur greater conservation efforts. More »

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evolution • wildlife • nature • giraffes • zoology

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