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Researchers have long postulated that animal and vegetation species living in mountainous areas of high altitude are isolated, and thus much more exclusive. A new Spanish-German study substantiates this long-held theory, suggesting that altitude plays a key role in biodiversity. Read more here: Exclusive species found at higher altitudes

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PETALUMA, Calif., April 11 (UPI) -- New tracking technology has been used for the first time to follow sparrows on their migration from California to Alaska, researchers say. Follow this link: Migrating sparrows tracked to Alaska

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Researchers have long postulated that animal and vegetation species living in mountainous areas of high altitude are isolated, and thus much more exclusive. A new Spanish-German study substantiates this long-held theory, suggesting that altitude plays a key role in biodiversity. Read the rest here: Exclusive species found at higher altitudes

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ScienceDaily (Apr. 11, 2012) - More than 600 million people could be fed each year by halting the spread of fungal diseases in the world's five most important crops, according to research published April 11 in the journal Nature Continued here: Tackle Fungal Forces to Save Crops, Forests and Endangered Animals, Say Scientists

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NEW YORK, April 11 (UPI) -- The U.S.-based Wildlife Conservation Society says it's launching a global effort to save some of the world's most endangered tortoises and freshwater turtles. Originally posted here: Global effort to save turtles launched

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First-of-its-kind project sets the bar for socially and environmentally sustainable forest carbon projects, preserving forest livelihoods and charting a course for other indigenous tribes in Brazil. The rest is here: Indigenous Tribe Earns Validation for Landmark Forest Carbon Project

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2012 NRA Annual Meetings Kick Off Today Original post: 2012 NRA Annual Meetings Kick Off Today

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Once considered the "right" whale to kill, these marine mammals are gaining protection from an unlikely source: a free iPad app. Link: iPad app helps mariners save endangered right whales

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The Republic – April 11, 2012 – Associated Press OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma County District Attorney David Prater says he has fired two assistant prosecutors for withholding evidence from defense attorneys during a recent murder trial…[for ... Link: Oklahoma – District attorney fires 2 assistants for withholding evidence in murder trial

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MSNBC News – April 11, 2012 – Helen A.S. Popkin Updating your Facebook status from your work computer — even if it violates your company’s policy — isn’t a federal crime, according to a ruling by ... Visit link: Federal Appeals Court: Facebooking at work is not a federal crime — even when forbidden