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Ants release chemicals that repel mites, fleas and lice. Some birds will actually rub their feathers against ants in an attempt to remove these pests.


A perfect excuse


A perfect excuse
A new report suggests that the trees in the US absorb almost as much carbon dioxide from the atmosphere as the nation produces. It is feared that politicians may use this report to try and avoid meeting the country's carbon dioxide emission reduction commitment. A number of scientists disagree with the report's results.
24 OCTOBER 1998, P. 5
New Scientist
24 OCTOBER 1998, P. 5

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