Animal News: Page 24

Unexpected Giant Anteater Birth Reported at LEO Zoological Conservation Center (May 27, 2013): A baby giant anteater was born at the LEO Zoological Conservation Center. The staff is not sure how the anteater mom become impregnanted.

Endangered Sea Turtles Undergo Acupuncture Procedure (May 22, 2013): Endangered sea turtles are undergoing acupuncture prodcedures to help them get ready to return back to the wild.

Fossils of Two New Ancient Crocodile Species Discovered (May 21, 2013): Two new ancient crocodile species have been discovered. The scientists say there were seven crocodile species in one region five million years ago.

Burmese Python Nearly 19 Feet Long Sets Record for Longest Ever Captured in Florida (May 20, 2013): A Burmere python, 18 feet and 8 inches long, sets record for the longest ever captured in the state of Florida.

Navy Dolphins Find Rare Brass 19th Century Torpedo (May 20, 2013): Navy dolphins found a rare torpedo off the coast of California. The brass torpedo was made in the late 1800s.

Two New Species of Water Mites Discovered in South Korea and the Russian Far East (May 15, 2013): Two new species of water mites, Torrenticola kimichungi and Monatractides abei, have been discovered in South Korea and the Russian Far East.

New Green Palm Pitviper Discovered in Honduras (May 14, 2013): A new species of green palm pitviper has been discovered in Honduras.

Large Swamp Rats Called Nutria Consuming Louisiana's Wetlands (May 12, 2013): Large swamp rats, caleld Nutria, are consuming the vegetation in Louisiana's wetlands. These semi-aquatic rats can weigh as much as 20 pounds.

Researchers Sequence Macaw Genome (May 11, 2013): Researchers from Texas A&M University have sequenced the genome of the Scarlet Macaw. The bird selected for the sequencing was a female, named Neblina.

Nectar-Feeding Bat's Long Tongue Becomes Nectar Mop When Engorged With Blood (May 9, 2013): The tip of the long tongue of the nectar-feeding bat, Glossophaga soricina, becomes mop-like when it is engorged with blood.

Rare Alligator Snapping Turtle Rescued by Wildlife Center of Texas (May 2, 2013): A rare alligator snapping turtle, Macrochelys temminckii, was rescued by the Wildlife Center of Texas.

Scientists in Uruguay Create First Glow in the Dark Sheep (April 30, 2013): Little Bo Peep would never have lost this flock.

Scientists Surprised to Find Mediterranean Frog Participates in Underground Adventures (April 30, 2013): The Mediterranean anuran frog Rana iberica, commonly known as Iberian brown frog, is usually found in streams.

Scientists Put Dead Zebras in Cages to Study Anthrax Spread (April 23, 2013): Scientists put dead zebras in electrified cages to learn more abut how anthrax can spread.

How to Survive an Encounter With a Goliath Tarantula (April 21, 2013): This National Geographic video explains how to survive a video with a venomous Goliath tarantula or Goliath birdeater (Theraphosa blondi).

Scientists Sequence Genome of African Coelacanth (April 20, 2013): Scientists have sequenced the genome of the African coelacanth, which is often described as a living fossil.

New Porcupine Species Discovered in Brazil (April 16, 2013): Mother Nature Network reports that a new porcupine species has been found in the Pernambuco Endemism Centre, an endangered forest ecosystem in Brazil.

New Snail Species Found in Limestone Hills in Thailand (April 15, 2013): Researchers Chulalongkorn University, Bangkok and the Natural History Museum, London have discovered new snails in limestone hills in Thailand.

New Earthworms Discovered in Gobi Desert (April 13, 2013): Two new sub-species of earthworms, Eisenia nordenskioldi mongol and E.

Beaver Bites and Kills Man in Belarus (April 12, 2013): A beaver attacked and killed a man in Belarus.

New Genus of Bat Discovered in South Sudan (April 9, 2013): A new genus of bat has been discovered by researchers from Bucknell University and Fauna & Flora International in South Sudan.

Rare Florida Panther Released Back Into the Wild (April 4, 2013): A rare, endangered Florida panther (Puma concolor) has been released back into the wild by the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC).

California Sea Lion Can Keep the Beat to Music (April 1, 2013): A California sea lion, named Ronan, bobs her head in time with music.

New Snail Species Discovered in Lake Skadar (March 29, 2013): A new snail species has been discovered in Lake Skadar, the largest on the Balkan Peninsula.

Scientist Confirm Discovery of First Two-Headed Bull Shark (March 25, 2013): Scientists have confirmed the discovery of a two-headed bull shark.