Collectible Animal Figurines For Sale - Wildlife Figurines - Animal Themes Posted: 4 months ago by jimkarter5
Looking for unique collectible animal figurines or collectible animal sculptures? We have an extensive line of wildlife figurines, animal theme gifts, plus collectable figurines as gifts
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Prize-winning animal pictures to drive you wild Posted: 11 months ago by AutumnLotus
Here's a selection of some of the incredible wildlife snaps sent in by 32,000 photographers from 78 countries to the Shell Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition. More photos here.
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Myanmar's Illegal Wildlife Trade Posted: 6 months ago by MandolinOrange
Though a UN treaty and a recent agreement among Southeast Asian countries makes trade in some wildlife species illegal, open markets still thrive.
Caution: graphic/disturbing images.
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Animal Cams Posted: 4 weeks ago by bingo
Smithsonian National Zoo: Animal Cams
Take a virtual field trip to the Smithsonian National Zoological Park where you can see many animal exhibits streamed live through web cams. In addition to viewing the web cams, you'll find Fact Sheets and Photo Galleries that you can explore to learn more about the animals featured on these web cams.
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Eleven new animal and plant species found in Vietnam: WWF Posted: 12 months ago by AutumnLotus
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Wednesday announced the discovery of 11 new animal and plant species in a remote area of central Vietnam. Scientists have found a snake, five orchids, two butterflies and three other plants new to science and exclusive to the Annamites Mountain Range.
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Drugs, prostitution threaten wildlife refuges Posted: 3 months ago by dollyllama
"Without adequate funding, we are jeopardizing some of the world's most spectacular wildlife and wild lands," said Evan Hirsche, president of the National Wildlife Refuge Association and chairman of the Cooperative Alliance for Refuge Enhancement.
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The Gay Animal Kingdom Posted: 1 year ago by misswinkle
Sexual selection can’t explain the homosexuality that’s been documented in over 450 different vertebrate species. This means that same-sex sexuality—long disparaged as a quirk of human culture—is a normal, and probably necessary, fact of life
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African wildlife Posted: 3 months ago by AutumnLotus
Wildlife images from Africa.
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Animal Behavior: Ten Facts Posted: 1 year ago by ogri2003
Ten facts about animal behavior.
*Note: Make sure to read "Male Anglerfishes."
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Animal CSI: Veterinary Forensics Posted: 7 months ago by MandolinOrange
In a 26-foot van equipped with state-of-the-art forensic tools, Melinda Merck travels to crime scenes throughout the country to assist law enforcement officials in their efforts to build cases against and prosecute animal cruelty offenders. She's the only animal CSI in the country.
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When the earth first moved: Fossil was first animal to have sex 570million years ago Posted: 5 months ago by AutumnLotus
It may be more than 570million years old and look like a knobbly rope, but scientist believe they have discovered the first animal on earth ever to have sex. The fossilised remains of this new species of organism was unearthed in Australia where the tube-like creatures lived in abundant flocks.
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Animal Cracker Deathmatch... Place Your Bets Now Posted: 3 months ago by doggylives
Animal crackers fight to the death, Street Fighter style.
Strange, strange stuff from a disturbed or possibly stoned mind.
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Scientists discover 356 animal inclusions trapped in 100 million years old opaque amber Posted: 5 months ago by AutumnLotus
Paleontologists from the University of Rennes (France) and the ESRF have found the presence of 356 animal inclusions in completely opaque amber from mid-Cretaceous sites of Charentes (France). The team used the X-rays of the European light source to image two kilogrammes of the fossil tree resin with a technique that allows rapid survey of large amounts of opaque amber.
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Animal, Vegetable or Mineral Quiz Posted: 1 year ago by ogri2003
Choose whether the following 16 pics are animal, vegetable or mineral. I got 13/16.
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Florida Biologist Rescues Drowning Bear Posted: 2 months ago by 2manyusernames
A 375-pound male black bear was saved from a drowning death Saturday after a Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission biologist pulled the tranquilized animal from the Gulf of Mexico (about 40 miles from Tallahassee)
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Animal lover spends £7,500 on surgery for cat Posted: 1 month ago by AutumnLotus
An animal lover has spent £7,500 on complex facial reconstructive surgery for her pet cat after it was disfigured in a car accident.
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Shock: First Animal on Earth Was Surprisingly Complex Posted: 5 months ago by AutumnLotus
Earth's first animal was the ocean-drifting comb jelly, not the simple sponge, according to a new find that has shocked scientists who didn't imagine the earliest critter could be so complex.
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Discovery: Pre-Historic Cult Cemetery From 8,500 BC Posted: 3 days ago by AutumnLotus
Excavations at Kfar HaHoresh, in the north of Israel, have revealed a prehistoric funerary precinct dating back to 6,750-8,500 BC. This funerary has grave goods including phallic figurines and sea shells from the Mediterranean and Red Seas, along with other items from Syria, Cyprus and Anatolia.
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Prehistoric women had passion for fashion Posted: 10 months ago by AutumnLotus
If the figurines found in an ancient European settlement are any guide, women have been dressing to impress for at least 7,500 years. Recent excavations at the site -- part of the Vinca culture which was Europe's biggest prehistoric civilisation -- point to a metropolis with a great degree of sophistication and a taste for art and fashion.
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Animals pose for the camera Posted: 1 year ago by misswinkle
I know we've all seen cute baby animal pictures before. But these are different, they're from Russia. Also, that's my kitty in the theme pic.
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The Amazing Wildlife of Las Vegas Posted: 11 months ago by 1krazykorean
Las Vegas is known for its lights, gambling and all night parties, however Las Vegas also has an incredible array of wildlife. Following are the amazing wildlife experiences within Las Vegas.
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