US TV channel Syfy says flying sharks will bite again. The network is announcing a sequel to Sharknado, which became an instant campy classic with its recent airing
Syfy plans Sharknado sequel
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Prehistoric Super-Crocodiles May Have Dined on Dinosaurs
The Age of Dinosaurs may have been dominated by dinosaurs, but they certainly weren’t the only fearsome creatures around.
Bird-eating frog among 163 new species found in Mekong region
A frog that eats birds and a gecko with leopard stripes are among the 163 new species discovered last year in the Greater Mekong region of southeast Asia, according to a report by the World Wildlife Fund. The discovery of 100 new plants, 28 fish, 18 reptiles, 14 amphibians, two mammals and one bird species highlights the extent of the biodiversity in the region, said Barney Long, head of the WWF’s Asian Species Conservation program
Eco-boat attempts perilous Arctic voyage
An eco-friendly French boat is hoping to successfully cross the perilous Arctic sea passage that links the Atlantic Ocean with the Pacific. “Le Mangier” is attempting to navigate the icy, unpredictable Northern Sea Route, a 6,000 mile passage that skims the northern coast of Siberia. It is a trip that only a handful of leisure boats in history have successfully completed
Belgian city goes meat-free
A Belgian city has decided to go "veggie" for a day in an effort to highlight the environmental and health costs of eating meat. The city authorities in Ghent, some 50 kilometers (30 miles) west of Brussels, have declared Thursdays “Veggie Day,” (Veggiedag) and are asking residents to get involved and opt for vegetarian meals at least one day a week.