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Jonathan the tortoise is about 194. His worn beak tells another story of survival
At an estimated 194, Jonathan the tortoise is helping scientists investigate the biology of longevity. His history also shows how veterinary care helped him survive.
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Animals and nature
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Jonathan the tortoise is about 194. His worn beak tells another story of survival
At an estimated 194, Jonathan the tortoise is helping scientists investigate the biology of…
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What would it take to treat Spinny the Yellowstone bison?
Could Yellowstone treat Spinny? Here’s what bison veterinary care involves, why capture carries risks,…
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Watch Big Bear’s eagle cam capture a meteor after midnight
Big Bear’s eagle cameras captured a meteor early on October 6. Watch the source…
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10 wildlife crossings built to give animals a safer way through
Forested bridges, panther underpasses and railway openings are changing the options available to wildlife.…
Science and space
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Jonathan the tortoise is about 194. His worn beak tells another story of survival
At an estimated 194, Jonathan the tortoise is helping scientists investigate the biology of…
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Margaret Hamilton helped Apollo reach the Moon by preparing for failure
The famous photograph shows a stack of software listings. Margaret Hamilton’s larger contribution was…
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Watch Big Bear’s eagle cam capture a meteor after midnight
Big Bear’s eagle cameras captured a meteor early on October 6. Watch the source…
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A plague researcher died in Siberia. Russia says no plague cases were found
Nearly 200 contacts were monitored after a researcher at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute died…
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