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Lynx have adapted to life in the snow. They have huge feet that function as snow-shoes, allowing this tufted-eared cat to hunt in deep snow country without wasting energy by breaking trails.


Toxic leak


Toxic leak
Researchers have found that maize plants which have been genetically modified to produce insect-killing toxins are leaking those toxins into the soil. The toxins have been found to remain in the soil for up to 25 days.
4 DECEMBER 1999, P. 7
New Scientist
4 DECEMBER 1999, P. 7

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