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                 The African spiny mouse has “shed” a little light on the science of regeneration. This unique animal has the ability to shed patches of its skin for a quick get away in a tight situation. Because of this defensive technique these mice also have the power to regenerate their skin at a much higher rate than the rest of their species. Upon further investigation it was found that the skin of these mice is actually 70% thinner than an average mouse, and it was also found that they could grow back the thin layers about 2 times faster than an average mouse, and that they are able to grow back cartilage and all of their skin with almost no scarring. Could this be the beginning of a limb regeneration era in the human race? It sounds a little flaky to me…………

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/49186761/ns/technology_and_science-science/#.UGO84rJlQmw

I ❤ Dolphins

Fishing the majestic pink (Amazon River) Dolphin has been outlawed. Bolivian president Evo Morales has helped to pass a law which prohibits fishing of all sorts of this animal. This "National Treasure" has been put into the hands of the National Guard whose new job is to protect them in their habitats at all costs. This species is dying because of pollution, and soil erosion in the rivers. Although fishing has affected them, the biggest threats are the high levels of Mercury in the rivers they live in. Currently this mercury is coming from illegal gold mines that run their ruble into the rivers.These creatures need to be preserved. Their lives are essential to the survival of this planet.


http://frenchtribune.com/teneur/1213490-bolivian-president-bans-fishing-pink-dolphins
http://www.latinospost.com/articles/4292/20120918/bolivian-pink-dolphin-declared-national-treasure-president.htm




http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=755hNR7vsH4&feature=player_embedded

The Pygmy Three toed Sloth and Microsoft together once again

Microsoft and the International Union For the Conservation of Nature (IUCN) have teamed up to protect the most endangered species in the world. How would Microsoft help? As a matter of fact they have guaranteed  software that will help to track, and trace the worlds most endangered species. Each year a "Red list" is presented to the world of the top 100 endangered species which contain wonderful  life like the pygmy sloth, and a welsh fungus. To save these organisms Microsoft's program will collect data of geography and lifestyle fit to that organism and will allow scientists to further their knowledge on these animals therefore broadening their abilities to stabilize the dwindling numbers.

http://www.iucnredlist.org

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2012/09/11/microsoft_endangered_animals/

Everyone wants a piece of the sweet Senkaku Islands

The Senkaku Islands are located in the East China Sea, and have been claimed by Japan, China, Taiwan and the United States since the 14th century. The ownership of these islands has been fought for because of their location on an important shipping route, and  suddenly became a very important possession when surveyors found large deposits of hydrocarbon beneath them. Japan has recently made a deal with the Kurihara family to purchase three of the five islands. To date there has been no finished sale, but sources say that the islands are going for 2.05 billion yen. Japan plan to have their deal made, and own these islands by the end of the month.








http://en.ria.ru/world/20120905/175775918.html