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Most owls live in trees but the burrowing owl lives in holes and tunnels in the ground that it digs with its feet.


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Scientists in France are studying the genetic properties that allow lichens to tolerate high levels of heavy metals. Scientists hope that understanding this genetic mechanism will enable them to genetically engineer plants which can clean up heavy metal pollution.
21 NOVEMBER 1998, P. 27
New Scientist
21 NOVEMBER 1998, P. 27

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