http://dsc.discovery.com/news/news.html News on animals from Discovery en-us 2007 Discovery Communications Inc. Thu, Jul 2 2009 15:39:56 EDT 60 http://dsc.discovery.com/tv-schedules/gallery/logos/dsc.gif http://dsc.discovery.com 60 46 Scientists have uncovered how salamanders are able to regrow their limbs. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/02/salamander-regeneration.html Scientists have uncovered how salamanders are able to regrow their limbs. Mystery of Salamander Limb Regrowth Solved AFP animals 20090702112000 Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:20:00 EST iStockPhoto | A stash of fossil feathers from the extinct Moa reveal a wealth of information. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/01/moa-feathers-extinct.html A new stash of fossil feathers from the extinct Moa are revealing a wealth of information about the giant birds. Fossil Feathers Revealing Extinct Moa's True Colors Michael Reilly, Discovery News animals 20090701133000 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:30:00 EST Rawlence et al. 2009 | Supporters of the Palouse earthworm file a petition to protect this rare, giant worm. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/01/palouse-earthworm.html Supporters of the Palouse earthworm file a petition to protect this rare, giant worm. Giant, Spitting Worms Garner Protection Plea Nicholas K. Geranios, Associated Press animals 20090701125500 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 12:55:00 EST Lee Matthews | Wild animals get cancer too and the disease is another conservation threat. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/07/01/wildlife-cancer.html Wildlife are vulnerable to cancers like people, and the disease could be an overlooked conservation threat. Cancer: Another Threat to Wildlife Emily Sohn, Discovery News animals 20090701100000 Wed, 01 Jul 2009 10:00:00 EST iStockPhoto/Cynthia Lagueux | Although perceived as invasive predators, dingoes actually protect biodiversity. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/30/dingoes-predators.html A new study on dingoes shows that invasive predators can play an important role in the food web and might actually be good for conservation. Predatory Dingoes Promote Diversity Emily Sohn, Discovery News animals 20090630080000 Tue, 30 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT Mike Letnic | Pigeons have the potential to learn and mark a "good" piece art from a "bad" one. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/26/pigeon-art-critic.html Pigeons have the potential to learn and mark a "good" piece art from a "bad" one. Pigeons Make Good Art Critics AFP animals 20090626145000 Fri, 26 Jun 2009 14:50:00 EST iStockPhoto | Fish ears grow up to 17 percent larger when CO2 levels are increased in water. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/25/fish-ears-acidity.html Fish ears grow up to 17 percent larger when carbon dioxide levels are increased in water. 'Fish's Ears Get Bigger in Acidic Water Randolph E. Schmid, Associated Press animals 20090625153000 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:30:00 EST Science/D.M. Checkley et. al | A new study shows that a third of ocean sharks now face extinction. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/25/shark-extinction.html A new study shows that a third of ocean sharks -- including the great white and hammerhead -- now face extinction. One-Third of Sharks Now Face Extinction AFP animals 20090625104000 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 10:40:00 EST AP Photo/Yves Lefebre | Faced with declining populations, spotted owls have lost genetic diversity. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/25/spotted-owl.html Faced with declining populations, spotted owls have lost genetic diversity. Spotted Owls Face Genetic Bottleneck Emily Sohn, Discovery News animals 20090625080000 Thu, 25 Jun 2009 08:00:00 GMT U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service This unusual spider fends off other spiders by mimicking the behavior an ant. http://dsc.discovery.com/news/2009/06/24/spider-ant.html This unusual spider fends off other spiders by mimicking the behavior an ant. Spider-Ant? Spider Mimics Ants to Scare off Predators Jennifer Viegas, Discovery News animals 20090624080000 Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:00:00 EST Ximena Nelson and Robert Jackson