Animal News: Page 39

New Sea Urchin Species Discovered on Ebay Listing (August 18, 2006): The Guardian reports that a new species of sea urchin has been discovered on an eBay auction listing.

Amphibians in Grave Danger (August 15, 2006): Many species of amphibians are in danger of extinction thanks to a fungus that is preying on amphibians weakened by pollution and overdevelopment according to an study described in Science.

Jellyfish Alert in Mediterranean (August 11, 2006): The beaches of the Mediterranean are on alert after swarms of jellyfish have appeared near the coast.

Killer Kangaroos Once Roamed Australia (August 8, 2006): Ten million years ago Australia was a home for terrifying killer kangaroos with razor-sharp teeth that roamed in search of prey.

Catastrophic Species Loss Occuring on Earth (July 24, 2006): Scientists say the Earth is currently experiencing a catastrophic period of animal loss that will continue to worsen.

Harriet the Giant Galapagos Tortoise Dies (July 5, 2006): The BBC reports that Harriet, a popular Giant Galapagos tortoise living at the Australia Zoo, has passed at away at age 175 from a heart attack.

Wild Giant Panda Numbers Larger Than Previously Thought (June 21, 2006): The BBC reports that there are more giant pandas living in China than previously thought.

Ancient Orb Weaver Found in Amber (June 19, 2006): An ancient orb weaver spider has been discovered preserved in amber from 121-115 million years ago.

Putty-nosed Monkey Sentences (May 19, 2006): Times Online reports that British scientists have discovered that putty-nosed monkeys use syntax or sentences containing pyows and hacks to mean different things.

Deep-Sea Survey Finds Amazing Animals (May 12, 2006): LiveScience reports that a deep-sea survey in the Bermuda Triangle has turned up some amazing life forms.

Dolphins Call Each Other By Unique Names (May 10, 2006): New research has found that bottlenose dolphins call each other by name using a unique whistle for each individual dolphin.

16,000 Species Face Extinction (May 4, 2006): The AP reports that IUCN, a conservation group, says 16,000 species are in serious danger of going extinct.

Wild Key West Chickens to be Rounded Up (May 2, 2006): Bird flu fears may mean an end to freedom for the popular of wild chickens that live in Key West, Florida.

Threats to the Jungles of Borneo (May 1, 2006): Andrew Harding at the BBC reports on several threats to the nature-rich jungles of Borneo.

Gigantopithecus: The Real King Kong (April 14, 2006): Gigantopithecus was a 10-foot tall, 1,200 pound ape that lived in Southeast Asia.

Yak Killing Hornets Discovered (April 7, 2006): A scientific exploration of the Mount Everest and the Himalaya mountain range has yielded some interesting animal and insect finds.

Ancient Fish-like Animal Could Walk on Land (April 4, 2006): Scientists have discovered the fossil remains a creature that may help explain the mystery of how animals moved from the sea to land.

Furry Lobster Discovered (March 10, 2006): The BBC reports that scientists have discovered a new species of lobster that has silky hair-like material growing from its claws and legs.

Scientists Stunned By Jurassic Beaver Discovery (March 3, 2006): New Scientist reports that scientists in China have discovered the fossil of a large beaver-like mammal that lived during the Jurassic period.

New Marine Life Discovered Near Saba Island (February 21, 2006): The BBC reports that an area rich in previously undiscovered species of fish and other sea life has been on atoll near Saba Island in the Carribbean.

Gay Penguins Refuse Same Sex Mates (February 20, 2006): The AFP reports that several gay penguins at a zoo in Germany are refusing to mate with female penguins that zookeepers flew in from Sweden.

Many New Species Found in New Guinea Jungle (February 6, 2006): The reports that scientists have discovered a "lost world" full of previously undiscovered animals and plants in an unexplored area of New Guinea.

New Mammal Discovered in Forests of Borneo (December 5, 2005): The BBC is reporting that rare discovery of a new animal in the central forests of Borneo.

N'Kisi: The Parrot With The Huge Vocabulary (December 1, 2005): N'Kisi is an amazing parrot that has a 900+ word vocabulary and a sense of humor.

World's Largest Indoor Aquarium Opens in Atlanta (November 23, 2005): Atlanta is now home to the world's largest indoor aquarium.