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Numbat babies: Cute and endangered Australian marsupials
These numbat babies are part of a Perth Zoo program to save the endangered Australian marsupial from extinction.
April 4, 2011
David Monsma on new report on Arctic: The Shared Future
David Monsma of the Arctic Institute describes key findings and recommendations of a new report - The Shared Future - from the Commission on Arctic Climate Change.
April 4, 2011
EarthSky to report on Arctic Climate Change
When the Commission on Arctic Climate Change released its final report in March 2011, EarthSky was there to capture interviews.
April 3, 2011
Decorah Eagle Cam, two eggs have hatched
Two eggs have hatched, and the next baby eagle is due within three days at the Decorah Eagle Cam, in Iowa.
April 3, 2011
Egyptian cobra is slippery escape artist
Visitors to the Bronx Zoo can breathe easier now its famous escaped Egyptian cobra has been caught.
April 2, 2011
Unusual bow-tie penguins discovered off southern Chile
"They appear to be all dressed up with nowhere to go," said Dr. Wills Derekson, who made the discovery.
April 1, 2011
Freshwater content of the Arctic Ocean increased since 1990s
Freshwater in the Arctic Ocean has increased since the 1990s. The increase may be due to melting sea ice, input from rivers, and changes in ocean circulation.
March 31, 2011
Giant rabbit unearthed in Minorca, Spain
An ancient giant rabbit once lived on an island in Spain, as much as 5 million years ago. But it did not have floppy ears and could not hop.
March 30, 2011
Earthquake tasks to prepare for a major U.S. quake disaster
The U.S. has not suffered a truly devastating earthquake in more than 100 years. A new report noted the lack of disaster resilience after Hurricane Katrina.
March 30, 2011
Mous Chahine: No area on Earth immune from effects of greenhouse gases
EarthSky offers condolences on the passing of Mous Chahine (1935-2011). He will be missed. We recorded this interview with Dr. Chahine in 2009.
March 29, 2011
