In some parts of the world they are revered and protected; in other places they are captured and eaten for dinner. One thing is certain: They’re everywhere.
Loring had previously frozen cells from one of thelast northern white rhinos, a species on the verge of extinction. She was interested in egg-making technology if she was ever to resurrect the animal. “They are young and optimistic
Not knowing how many narwhals there are makes it harder to figure out how many we have left and how many are disappearing. Environmentalists decry hunting quotas imposed by the government as too high. Even with the numbers we do have, the number of narwhals that are killed only to sink...
It seemed they hadn't a white family on the train for a very long time. I went in to the station early in the day to book. It was very quiet and the booking man was very nice. I did stress that the children needed to be comfortable. The train left on time at 7.30pm. The ...
The neuroanatomical substrates of nonhuman great apes are indeed the foundation for components associated with pml-CC. For instance, panins and gorillas (Gorilla) outperform monkeys on many cognitive tasks in a training environment. The most impressive examples are related to their photographic memory ...
The Lamai Wedge in the northern part of the Serengeti near the Mara River provides excellent views of the migration and river crossings. Tanzania: Nature’s Geological Wonder Tanzania’s Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater are more than just scenic—they’re geological masterpieces. The Ngorongoro Crater...
Voyageurs National Park in Minnesota is 40% water, so many visitors navigate the park by boat. The park is known for its spectacular view of the stars, and the aurora borealis is sometimes visible. Moose, wolves, and black bears are just a few of the animals that call the park home yea...
For decades now, families have come to the Park to spend part of their summer enjoying some of the most amazing sites and stunning views on earth. The Park, which is celebrating its 150th Anniversary, was predicted by many to have a record year for attendance. However, after massive floodi...
Another scientist Krisiloff got to know was Jeanne Loring, a stem cell biologist at the Scripps Research Institute. Working with the San Diego Zoo, Loring had previously frozen cells from one of thelast northern white rhinos, a species on the verge of extinction. She was interested in egg...
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