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Newly discovered stone tools drag dawn of Greek archaeology back by a quarter-million years
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Deep in an open coal mine in southern Greece, researchers have discovered the antiquities-rich country's oldest archaeological site, which dates to 700,000 years ago and is associated with modern humans’ hominin ancestors. The find announced Thursday would...
Zookeeper found dead in animal enclosure in Slovakia
BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Authorities in Slovakia launched an investigation after a zookeeper was found dead in an animal enclosure, officials said Tuesday. Police said an autopsy was being performed to determine the cause of the death and declined to provide further details,...
Fears over scores of zoo animals caught in Sudan crossfire
ASWAN, Egypt (AP) — Dozens of zoo animals in Sudan's capital — including an elderly crocodile, parrots and giant lizards — are feared dead after street battles between the country's rival forces made the location unreachable. At least 100 animals, all kept inside enclosures,...
Research monkey shortage undermines US readiness, panel says
There’s a shortage of monkeys available for medical research and the U.S. should expand its breeding programs rather than rely on international suppliers to solve it, an influential scientific advisory panel said Thursday. Studies using nonhuman primates, especially monkeys, have...
