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Scientists: Va. shark's pup a 'virgin birth' - Chicago Daily Herald, IL RICHMOND, Va. -- Scientists have confirmed the second case of a "virgin birth" in a shark. Thu Oct 9, 2008 - Hits: 50 (This link may no longer be valid)

Five great fish that make great first pets - Los Angeles Times, CA For kids wanting to enjoy aquatic life from beyond the panes of an aquarium tank, cartoon show or animated Disney film, the Dallas Morning News has a few suggestions to fill your child's fish tank: Sat Sep 27, 2008 - Hits: 82 (Report Dead Link?)

Dolphin dies in NJ river, raising fear for others - USA Today ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey (AP) — A young dolphin was found dead in the Navesink River on Wednesday morning, probably from a group of wayward dolphins that made a wrong turn out of Sandy Hook Bay in June, officials said. Wed Sep 24, 2008 - Hits: 103 (This link may no longer be valid)

Pets take the bite out of dorm life - USA Today Kristina Durkoske figures Vinny is about as perfect a roommate as anyone could hope for. Tue Sep 23, 2008 - Hits: 134 (This link may no longer be valid)

Early fish had rudimentary fingers, scientists find - Early fish had rudimentary fingers, scientists find The origins of fingers and toes in animals can be found in a fish-like creature that lived on Earth 385 million years ago, according to new study. Mon Sep 22, 2008 - Hits: 109 (Report Dead Link?)

Lion Fish Dangers - WPEC, FL It's a scary new creature finding it's way into our waterways: the Lion Fish. It's showing up in the ocean and being caught on video here in our region. Mon Sep 22, 2008 - Hits: 78 (Report Dead Link?)

Plan on how beloved pets will be cared for when you're gone - Canada.com, Canada Talk to potential caregivers, leave enough funds in the will to help ensure a safe future for animals Mon Sep 22, 2008 - Hits: 148 (Report Dead Link?)

Principal finds his escape in fish tank - Baltimore Sun A dozen rays jostle for attention each time Carl Perkins enters the tank, their flat bodies undulating on the exhibit floor. Thu Sep 11, 2008 - Hits: 166 (Report Dead Link?)

Animals becoming popular at some senior centers - KSL-TV, UT More senior centers across the Wasatch Front are turning to animal-assisted activities for their residents. But are these programs becoming too popular? Mon Sep 8, 2008 - Hits: 176 (Report Dead Link?)

Saving animals, kiss by kiss - Santa Rosa Press Democrat Can an iguana snuggle? Do cockatoos kiss? Barbie Hoffmann of Sonoma, who rescues exotic animals through her nonprofit organization, Leaping Lizard Rescue, knows that, yes, animals do snuggle, kiss, hug and show their appreciation in endless ways Sun Aug 31, 2008 - Hits: 183 (Report Dead Link?)

Humane Society of Missouri Rescues 315 Animals in Polk County - MyFox St. Louis (KTVI - myFOXstl.com) -- The Humane Society of Missouri is planning its largest animal rescue ever. A 26 person team is heading to Polk County to rescue more than 315 animals. Tue Aug 12, 2008 - Hits: 328 (Report Dead Link?)

Undersea Volcanoes Decimated Marine Life in the Primordial Oceans - Discover Magazine About 93 million years ago, a burst of volcanic activity on the ocean floor led to a massive extinction event that killed one-tenth of the world’s marine invertebrates, according to a new study. Thu Jul 17, 2008 - Hits: 336 (Report Dead Link?)

Reptile exhibit open at Norwalk Aquarium - Connecticut Post The staff at the Maritime Aquarium at Norwalk really wanted to take the large boa constrictor out of its tank and show it off for the cameras Tuesday, but there just weren't enough trained handlers to wangle it. Tue Jul 15, 2008 - Hits: 476 (Report Dead Link?)

Reef peeping off Port Douglas - Stuff.co.nz Underwater and eye-to-eye with an endangered hawksbill turtle, Lindsay Davis is seduced by the natural wealth and beauty of Australia's maritime treasure trove off the spectacular Queensland coast. Tue Jul 15, 2008 - Hits: 370 (Report Dead Link?)

Domestic cat nursing rejected panda - Reuters A newborn red panda was rejected by its mother is being nursed by a domestic tabby along with her litter of kittens. Thu Jul 10, 2008 - Hits: 533 (Report Dead Link?)

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