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Spiders that hunt at night often have a special layer at the back of their big eyes. It acts like a mirror to bounce light back into the eyes. On a dark night, this reflected light makes the spider's eyes seem to glow!


Rare trees poached for souvenirs


Rare trees poached for souvenirs
The Aboriginal instrument, the didgeridoo, is popular with tourists visiting Australia, but they are endangering a rare species of tree. The most frequently used tree in the didgeridoo black market is the rare eucalypt 'eucalyptus phoenica.' Environmental authorities are planning a tagging system to prevent poaching and protect this tree.
APRIL 28, 2001
The Vancouver Sun
APRIL 28, 2001

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