For Wednesday, December 17, 2008

Adult Sea Otter (Enhydra lutris) in Morro Bay, CA image licensed under Creative Commons by Michael "Mike" L. Baird

Protected habitat proposed for sea otter in Alaska

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081217/ap_on_re_us/sea_otters;_ylt=ApPF4UhOZu.zEjSvVrs2Uuus0NUE

Enhydra lutris

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sea_Otter

Report: Endangered species decisions tainted

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081216/ap_on_go_ot/endangered_species;_ylt=Ak.e8d.1pRfSq1AN0AwdL2MPLBIF

Julie MacDonald

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julie_MacDonald

Changes 'amplify Arctic warming'

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7786910.stm

Climate Change: A Dark Future For Migratory Fish

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081212143527.htm

1,500 parakeets rescued from Berlin apartment

http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081217/ap_on_re_eu/eu_germany_parakeets_rescued;_ylt=Ar578g3ijC11I9gJf2WJ7Zas0NUE

New Species Of Prehistoric Giants In Sahara

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081216114750.htm

Researchers find short-armed raptor in Argentina

http://www.newsdaily.com/stories/tre4bg0aa-us-dinosaur-argentina/

'Follow The Elements' To Understand Evolution In Ancient Oceans

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081208102422.htm

Cosmic Rays Do Not Explain Global Warming, Study Finds

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081217075138.htm

Low Dose Of Caffeine When Pregnant May Damage Heart Of Offspring For A Lifetime

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081216133440.htm

Why A Virus With Unusual Properties Injects Unusual Substance Into E. Coli Bacteria

http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2008/12/081208140200.htm

Low-glycemic diet better to control diabetes

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28262223/

Study changes thinking on how HIV spreads

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/28265061/

This year is coolest since 2000

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/science/nature/7786060.stm