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Tasmanian Devil Needs Saving

According to the latest report from the Devil Ark, the Tasmanian devil species have a high risk of being extinct in the wild due to devil facial tumour disease (DFTD). The disease was first sighted in 1996. The unfolding demise…

Nature/Environment

Pakistan Earthquake at Magnitude 7.2

A recent Pakistan earthquake was measured at magnitude 7.2, according to USGS. No injuries were immediately reported. Pakistan earthquake details from USGS: Magnitude: 7.2 Date-Time: * Tuesday, January 18, 2011 at 20:23:26 UTC * Wednesday, January 19, 2011 at 01:23:26…

Nature/Environment

Zorrilla Animal is Cute But Stinks

I saw the Zorrilla animal on TV. The small animal looks cute with its stripe colors, but isn’t this the world’s smelliest animal? Information: Zorilla is found in dry regions of Africa. It is also called striped weasel and striped…

Nature/Environment

California Superstorm Predicted to Happen

U.S. Geological Survey scientists predicted that a California superstorm may happen in the future. Based on a prediction model, Geological Survey director Marcia K. McNutt told the New York Times that the storm could last for more than 40 days…

Nature/Environment

Earthquake San Francisco California Today

A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit San Francisco, California today. According to USGS, the small tremor was 10.4 km (6.5 miles) deep. Earthquake Details – This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude: 4.1 Date-Time: * Saturday, January 08, 2011…

Nature/Environment, Offbeat

Dead Birds and Fish in Arkansas

The news about the dead birds and fish in Arkansas is eerie, don’t you think? After thousands of blackbirds fell from the sky near Beebe, a small town in northwest Arkansas, another news broke out that an estimated 100,000 fish…

Nature/Environment, Offbeat

Panda Cow Picture

Chris Jessen holds his new “panda cow” named Ben, hours after the rare miniature cow was born in Campion, Colo. The miniature panda cow is the result of genetic manipulation. A white belt encircles the animal’s midsection, and the cow…

Nature/Environment

Indiana Earthquake Today at 3.8

An Indiana Earthquake hits the central area Thursday morning with a 3.8 magnitude. Residents of Chicago, Naperville and Buffalo Grove, Illinois also felt the earthquake. Earthquake Details – This event has been reviewed by a seismologist. Magnitude: 3.8 Date-Time: *…

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