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Man seriously injured in bear attack after climbing into zoo enclosure

A man was left seriously wounded after climbing into a bear enclosure in a Swiss zoo yesterday.

The 25-year-man climbed onto a wall surrounding the BärenPark (Bear Park) in the city of Bern, Switzerland, before falling 13ft into the enclosure, police
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Rare white tiger: King in Belgrade Zoo

A three-year old male white tiger named Khane looks out of its enclosure at the Belgrade Zoo November 22, 2009 According to conservation group WWF, there are about 4,000 tigers left in the world and they are considered an endangered species. White tigers
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Frog Legs Trade May Facilitate Spread of Pathogens

A new study of Antarctica's past climate reveals that temperatures during the warm periods between ice ages (interglacials) may have been higher than previously thought.
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Ten Elegant, Inexpensive Handmade Holiday Gift Ideas

Looking to make this holiday season really special without breaking the bank? Consider handmade gifts. Here are ten ways to put a special glow into this season's giving.
Let's face it: there are plenty of temptations to overspend and o
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the history of chocolate*!*

When most of us hear the word chocolate, we picture a bar, a box of bonbons, or a bunny.


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