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Sea turtle returned Sea turtle returned to the wild in Lido Beach
A loggerhead sea turtle nicknamed “Big Bel” that has been treated in Mote’s Sea Turtle Rehabilitation Hospital since November was returned to the wild today, Feb. 22, from Lido Beach. | Big Bel ... (photo: US Coastguard / Petty Officer 3rd Class Jaclyn Young.) The Examiner
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Plastic container for storing vegetable Perils of plastic
While plastic is bad for the environment, we can’t do without it. An environmental studies professor tells Zuhaila Sedek-De Booij ways to minimise its impact | IF you can list 10 items around you th... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) New Straits/Business Times
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Southeast Asian countries embrace eco-tourism in a big way Southeast Asian countries embrace eco-tourism in a big way
A recent visit to some Southeast Asian countries was interesting from the point of view of conservation of environment. An awareness is growing that eco-tourism has to be strengthened to protect the v... (photo: WN / Agnieszka Dziubiska) Deccan Herald
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Daycare Center Parents in dark about unlicensed daycare, survey suggests
Many parents using unlicensed daycare facilities are in the dark about their provider's qualifications, a CBC Marketplace survey has found. | As part of a larger investigation into unlicensed daycares... (photo: WN / Janice Sabnal) CBC
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The Sooty Oystercatcher (Haematopus fuliginosus) is a species of oystercatcher. It is a wading bird endemic to Australia and commonly found on its coastline. To culture an oystercatcher
I was looking for evidence of culture in animals. Longtime friend and sea turtle biologist, Jack Frazier, suggested I look into oystercatchers. I expected a simple tale of each generation of chicks le... (photo: Creative Commons / JJ Harrison) The Hindu
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Two teenager boys hiking and dog with them - nature - outdoors Dog About Town: Hiking, yappy hours and more things to do with your pooch
You and your dog have a rare chance to explore the Trinity River Audubon Center during Paws on the Prairie on Saturday. Along with hiking, there will be adoptions, information about helping the enviro... (photo: WN / Aruna Mirasdar) The Dallas Morning News
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