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Stunning Images of Rare Albino Hummingbird: Big Pic
echo These beautiful shots of an extremely rare albino ruby-throated hummingbird were taken by two teens and two preteens.

See the World as a Shrimp Views It
echo A specialized camera allows people to see the world as reef-dwelling animals do.

Even In Death, Egyptian Birds Were Fed
echo The discovery gives clues to how ancient Egyptians viewed the importance of animals and their role in the afterlife.

Jumping Spiders Use Blurry Vision to Pounce
echo The spiders possess a unique vision that allows them to quickly capture prey.

Is the Tasmanian Tiger Alive?
echo Two brothers claimed they found a skull that belongs to an animal that has been extinct since 1936.

Glow-in-the-Dark Mammal Discovered
echo The fur of golden moles has multiple layers that act as reflectors similar to the "eye shine" of nocturnal mammals.

46 New Species Discovered: Photos
echo One of the world's last pristine tropical forests is home to a bevy of new species.

Was First Winged Dinosaur Jet Black?
echo The winged dinosaur Archaeopteryx had at least some jet black feathers.

Supermom Primates Raise Twins
echo The first occurrence of twins for free-ranging Tibetan macaques reveals how tough it is for primate twins to survive.

Oldest Dinosaur Nursery Found: Photos
echo Little dinosaurs ran around here on all fours, while others were still growing in their eggs.

Why Some Animals Are Fatter Than Others
echo Humans may struggle with weight, but nature seems to know exactly how fat each animal on the planet should be.

Monkey Feared Extinct Rediscovered
echo The elusive Miller's grizzled langur popped up unexpectedly in Borneo.

Animals Use Illusion to Woo Mates: Photos
echo Animals, like humans, use all sorts of visual trickery to attract mates.

Opossum Takes the D Train
echo Passengers aboard a late-night Manhattan-bound D train couldn't ignore one suspicious rider under a seat.

Snakes Methodically Kill Prey
echo Snakes do not just kill on instinct, but instead monitor the condition of their victims right until the very end.

Dead Fur Seals Wash Up on Australian Beach
echo Infection may have killed the more than 50 dead New Zealand fur seals, but so far there's no certain explanation.

Antibiotics Breed Drug-Resistant Bacteria in Pigs
echo After being exposed to antibiotics for only 2 weeks, a drastic rise in drug-resistant E. coli has been detected in guts of pigs.

Science Fiction-Like Predator Terrorized Paleozoic Brazil
echo A newly found Paleozoic predator looked like a cross between a tiger and a Komodo dragon.

Carbon Dioxide Affecting Fish Brains
echo Increasing human carbon dioxide emissions may be impacting the brains and central nervous systems of sea fish.

Albino-Like Penguin Spotted: Big Pic
echo Tourists on an expedition spotted the rare bird that has a mutation that dilutes its feather pigments.

Harrowing Dog Tales Shed Light on Mexico's Strays
echo Mexico's economy has made life even harder for the country's stray dogs. But there's a way you can help.

Birds Flying Faster Due to Climate Change
echo Wind speeds over the Southern Ocean have been increasing --and pushing birds in the area to faster speeds.

New Lemur Climbs out of Hiding in Madagascar
echo The Microcebus gerpi lemur was discovered in the Sahafina forest in Madagascar.

World's Tiniest Frog Found in Papua New Guinea
echo The little land frog, Paedophryne amauensis, comes in at a whopping 7.7 millimeters.

Fearsome Dino Had Funny Arms
echo The ferocious predator had arms that were equal parts Popeye and Barbie.

Rate the Subway Rat: Photos
echo Frustrated subway workers want you to take pictures of rats and rate them on their web site.

Seal Pups Rescued From UK Storms: Photos
echo Gray seal pups that were battered by recent storms on the coast of England are being treated in a rehabilitation center.

New Colorful Snake Sports Horns
echo The colorful horned snake was discovered in a remote part of Tanzania, East Africa and may be critically endangered.

'Extinct' Giant Tortoise Found on Remote Island
echo A giant tortoise believed extinct for 150 years was actually just moved from its original home.

Begging Whale Sharks Raise Concern in Philippines
echo Marine biologists argue that feeding the giant fish may ultimately be hurting their survival.

Decision to Shoot Stray Dogs Under Review
echo A decision to have police in a Pennsylvania town shoot stray dogs raises an uproar -- and a review.

Can Dogs Read Minds? Not Exactly
echo It's not quite mind-reading, but dogs do monitor our eye movements and voice tone to predict our intent.

Fly Parasite Turns Honey Bees Into 'Zombies'
echo The parasites that cause the transformation may provide a clue to the mysterious colony collapse disorder.

Dinosaur Freeway Found in Colorado
echo A bustling thoroughfare 98 million years ago was a coastal plain full of waterways.

Fruit Flies Levitated to Help Astronauts
echo A batch of common fruit flies are levitated to help simulate conditions experienced during space missions.

First Hybrid Shark Found
echo The first-ever observed hybrid may be a sign the predators are adapting to climate change.

'Tarzan' Chimp Star Death: Is It for Real?
echo Did the chimpanzee who played Cheetah in the 1930's Tarzan movie die recently -- or long ago?

'Record Ivory Seizures' In 2011
echo Large ivory seizures across the world made this a "horrible year for elephants."

Can This Baby Polar Bear Save His Species?: Big Pic
echo Could Siku the polar bear cub become an ambassador, raising awareness of the plight of his wild Arctic cousins?

How Beavers Helped to Build America
echo Once abundant and widespread, beavers helped to forge the ground under our feet, making water safe to drink and the land an oasis for life.

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