| Zoo trumpets elephant's birth Melbourne Zoo is celebrating the birth of its first male Asian elephant. abc.net.au |
An Office With a View of Monkeys A team of scientists arrives at Simien Mountains National Park in Ethiopia to study one of the most gregarious primates, the gelada. feeds.nytimes.com |
Petrels avoid oil spill damage Some long-lived seabirds skip breeding to avoid being harmed by oil spills, a study shows. news.bbc.co.uk |
Green: Weatherization Went Awry, Study Says Twelve of 15 homes that underwent improvements financed by stimulus funds failed final inspections. For 10 homes, contractors billed for charges that were not incurred. feeds.nytimes.com |
Frustrations show as climate talks resume CANCUN, Mexico (AP) -- Frustrated at past failures, climate negotiators began a critical two-week conference Monday with a call from Mexico's president to think beyond their nations' borders and consider all humanity as they bargain over an agreement to fight global warming.... hosted.ap.org |