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Last updated on  May 9th, 2008

Sharks Ruled Alabama's Dino-Era Waters: Click here
Teeth reveal Alabama was teeming with sharks nearly 80 million years ago.

Flesh-Eating Insect Gnawed on Dino Bones: Click here
Teeth marks and feces reveal that dermestid beetles ate away parts of a dino skeleton.

Platypus Genome As Weird As Platypus: Click here
The completed genome of the platypus reflects the animal's odd mix of features.

U.S. Shark Bill Targets Finning Loopholes: Click here
A new bill to protect sharks from overfishing inches a step closer to becoming law.

Honey Bee Deaths Keep Rising: Click here
A survey of bee health finds a 36 percent loss in hives since last year.

Pygmy Right Whale Goes Under the Knife: Click here
Move over, colossal squid. It's the pygmy right whale's turn for the spotlight.

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