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Raptors, or birds of prey, like the eagle, owl and hawk, have large, strong, hooked bills that bite and tear flesh while their feet immobilize the prey.


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Recent research conducted on the mould '"Penicillium", has resulted in the development of a synthetic organic compound that could be used to produce a new generation of pesticides. Penicillium mould is the source of the medicine "penicillum", which was the first antibiotic ever discovered.
31 OCTOBER 1998, P. 26
New Scientist
31 OCTOBER 1998, P. 26

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