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Everyone: Science
The Transforming Owls!
http://humanelement.blogspot.com/2008/07/transforming-owls.h...
This is some amazing evidence of how animals can adapt and fend off potential predators!
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The North Pole May Be Ice Free This Year!
http://easygrowhouseplants.blogspot.com/2008/07/north-pole-m...
Most people would have thought that the North Pole becoming ice free in their lifetime wasn't possible and now here we are just a couple years later and it could actually happen. Scary really that it has gotten this bad and still no major changes from the top green house gas emitters.
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Blue Spotted Stingray
http://fishindex.blogspot.com/2008/06/blue-spotted-stingray-...
The Blue Spotted Stingray is often found in groups and can be buried in the sand. Approach with caution, the large tail spine of the blue spot stingray is dangerous and can even be deadly. The venomous barbs are so huge that there have been reports of people bleeding to death from the wound.
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Pygmy Shark
http://fishindex.blogspot.com/2008/06/pygmy-shark.html
Once thought to be the smallest shark in the world, this fish can only reach a maximum length of 8"! The recent discover of the Dwarf Lantern Shark has stolen the title of World's Smallest shark from the tiny Pygmy Shark or Euprotomicrus bispinatus. They are found at deep sea depths worldwide in warm conditions. In fact, these creatures have been seen as far as 7000' down!
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Whale Shark (The Biggest Fish In The Ocean)
http://fishindex.blogspot.com/2008/06/whale-shark-biggest-fi...
Growing to over 65' and 10 tons the Whale Shark or Rhincodon typus is larger than the average school bus! These gentle giants, have been known to let swimmers hitch a ride on their dorsal fin.
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Vicious Piranha Attacks!
http://humanelement.blogspot.com/2008/06/vicious-piranha-att...
From National Geographic this video shows us just how deadly the piranha fish can be. Watch as these piranhas make quick work of an anaconda and a baby gator with their sharp teeth and vast numbers. Makes you think twice about taking a dip...
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Ants Make Quick Work Of A Gecko
http://timelapsed.blogspot.com/2008/06/ants-make-quick-work-...
This amazing time lapse footage is of a Gecko being completely devoured piece by piece by a hoard of ants. They are the garbage collectors of the world after all...
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Green Schools: HR 3021 to Make Schools Greener
http://www.schoolchurchfurniture.com/2008/06/green_schools.h...
Last week, the house approved the 21st Century Green High-Performing Public School Facilities Act, H.R. 3021, legislation to make schools greener, and improve conditions for those with environmentally linked health problems.
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Fish Index: Stonefish (The Most Venomous Fish In The World)
http://fishindex.blogspot.com/2008/06/stonefish-most-venomou...
The poison comes from the 13 spines on it's dorsal area which release the venom from two sacs attached to each spine. The venom causes severe pain with possible shock, paralysis and tissue death depending on the depth of the penetration and it can be fatal if not treated within 2-3 hours.
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The Vampire Squid Or Vampyroteuthis
http://humanelement.blogspot.com/2008/06/vampire-squid-or-va...
This Vampire Squid is deep sea creature that is a cross between octopods and decapods. They have the ability to dim their eyes to make it appear as if they are disappearing into the distance.
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