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Norwegian Lemmings Suffer from "Wrong Type of Snow"

Axolotl's Last Stand?
We're saddened to learn that the alien-looking Axolotl salamander (Ambystoma mexicanum), aka Mexican walking fish or Mexican water monster, is seriously threatened with extinction because of habitat destruction and water pollution.

One of the coolest things about Axolotl - apart from their appearance - is they ability to regenerate most body parts. Read on for more details and photos....

If you fancy your nature documentaries with a little grit, a sprinkling of subversion, and a couple extremely endangered apes, you’ll find VICE TV’s brief f...

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Satellite image of İmralı Island via Google Maps

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Resembling contestants from the cattle equivalent of Mr Universe, these absurdly built bovines certainly don’t cut a pretty picture. Affected by a genetic mutation, known medically as Muscular Hypertrophy, or double muscling, the freakishly-shaped cows are the result of cross breeding. About a century ago, a group of Belgian farmers thought it was a great idea to produce a breed of supercows, as you do. The eventual outcome of this breeding plan was the Belgian Blue breed, possibly the most intimidating looking herd in history.

Protecting Biodiversity
The Economist recently had a great piece about the loss of biodiversity around the world. It seems like all families of life are at risk: Mammals, amphibians, reptilians, birds, fishes, etc. Forests need help too. According to Andrew Mitchell of Global Canopy Programme:

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Let's confess: Sometimes, say a pack a week, I smoke. And when I've finished the dirty deed -- well aware of the health and environmental consequences -- I'm left with my hands full. Between my fingers is the smelly, smoldering remnant of a habit I'm trying to kick.

And the temptation for some really schizophrenic behavior.

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Hibernating bats in Havran, near Turkey's Aegean coast, can rest easy this winter, thanks to a decision by local authorities to hold off on pumping water into a nearby dam reservoir, an action that would have flooded their cave.

Are solar satellites the answer to our energy crisis?

Ebay bans the sale of elephant ivory.

FedEx announces their largest international solar energy facility.

Summer Rayne Oakes partners up with Payless Shoes to get them on board with green.

Doctors continue to disagree over the correct Vitamin D intake for children.

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A major component of Bioneers is the field of biomimicry. Janine Benyus was a keynote speaker, there was a full-day intensive on the subject, and several workshops. And so it was necessary for the leaders in biomimicry to be present. They were.

Belugas Having Fun, Unlike in Alaska
We recently wrote about the addition of beluga whales to the endangered species list in Alaska. A very sad state of affairs indeed, but on the lighter side - and to remind us of how intelligent these sea mammals are - here's a video of them playing. Make sure to watch the awesome bubble-circles they are 'blowing' at around the 1...

Can You Hear Purring Underwater?
A year and a half ago, I posted a very cool picture of a white tiger underwater. Believe it or not, but that article is still getting good traffic. Seems like there is demand for underwater tigers, for some reason.

So here's a crowd pleaser. Enjoy! More pics below....