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Published: Sunday, May 3, 2009 HOUMA - One crawfish, two crawfish. Red crawfish, blue crawfish. All rights reserved. This copyrighted material may not be re-published without permission. Links are encouraged. www.houmatoday.com read more

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From The Sunday Times May 3, 2009 Jeremy Clarkson As Mr Darling and Mr Brown continue to ruin the economy, people are having to ponder on what they can no longer afford. And many, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Animals, have decided the family pet must go. Apparently 30 animals a day are being abandoned at the moment. Almost … read more

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The software uses 3D coordinates mapped onto the tiger's body to match a poached skin to the animal Victoria Gill Science reporter, BBC News This tool, the developers say, will make it easier to estimate tiger populations and aid conservation efforts. It is also able to match skins sold on the black market to photographs of the animals… read more

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by Ann M. Cairns More than 99 percent of all species that have lived on Earth are now extinct. Sometimes extinctions actually accelerate the evolution of life on Earth. As some forms of life weaken and die off, they create opportunity for other species to grow and flourish. Take a look at these creatures and imagine what life would be like if th… read more

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A tiny fish with 'dracula-like teeth' has been discovered in a stream in northern Burma, zoologists revealed today. By Daily Mail Reporter The Danionella dracula - measuring 17mm (0.6in) long and part of the Cypriniform group of carp-like fishes - was found in April 2007 but has now been officially described as a new species. 'This fish is… read more