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Feb 20, 2013

KEITHVILLE, La. (AP) — For the first time in their lives, four aging chimpanzees once used in federal research can go outside whenever they like. They can lie on the grass, clamber onto a platform 20 feet up on a chimp-style jungle gym and gaze freely at the open sky, the vista unbroken by steel bars.

Feb 13, 2013

LONDON (AP) — When it comes to mating, guppies treasure their ugly friends - because they look so good by comparison.

Feb 11, 2013

MANILA, Philippines (AP) — A remote southern Philippine town has gone into mourning over the death of the world's largest saltwater crocodile in captivity, even though it was blamed for the deaths of several villagers.

Feb 8, 2013

Belgian research team says there are still kinks to work out before drones replace airplane surveillance.

Jan 31, 2013

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — The great white shark known as Mary Lee is headed north again after spending a number of weeks this winter along the Southeast coast.

Jan 25, 2013

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — Calling all crocodile experts — South African police say you're needed to help capture thousands of crocs out on the lam.

Jan 16, 2013

Crabs, lobsters and shellfish are likely to feel pain when being cooked, according to a new study.

Jan 15, 2013

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — When do you not listen to the African wildlife expert? When he tells you to stand closer to the rhino.

Jan 10, 2013

MONTREAL (AP) — About a dozen killer whales that were trapped under sea ice appeared to be free after the ice shifted, a leader of a northern Canada village said Thursday.

Jan 10, 2013

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