The Trans-Gulf Express

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Gary Noel Ross, a butterfly specialist from Baton Rouge, LA, has studied monarch butterflies in their annual migration from North America to central Mexico. Generally, the butterflies fly during the daytime and avoid bodies of water. However, Ross has observed them alighting on off-shore gas rigs in the Gulf of Mexico. He has concluded that they are attracted by the bright yellow color of the rigs, thinking it is goldenrod. Because they use the rigs as way stations during their migration, their flights are shorter and less perilous.

Research, Natural history, Animal migration, Oil well drilling rigs, Oil drilling rigs, Gulf of Mexico, Monarch butterfly, Ross, Gary Noel

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The wonderful world of animals

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Walt Disney's Animal Kingdom offers visitors a mix of both real and imaginary wildlife inhabitants. Real animals, including gorillas, hippos and other African species, have been placed in settings that mimic their native habitats. Characters from "The Lion King" movie are featured in a special area for young children. The park also features a dinosaur-themed thrill ride and an anti-poaching safari ride.

Planning, Innovations, Florida, Walt Disney Co., Amusement parks, DIS, Zoos, Parks, Lake Buena Vista, Florida

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Hear ye, hear ye!

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On August 9, 2007, Argentina's government announced a new marine park along its Patagonian coast. The protected area is located in Golfo San Jorge, and covers 250 square miles of coastal waters and islands dotted along 100 miles of shorelinine. The area is underdeveloped but its wildlife is threatened by the fishing and petroleum industries.

Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas Extraction, Crude petroleum and natural gas, Argentina, Crude Petroleum & Natural Gas, Commercial Fishing, Petroleum refining, Fish hatcheries and preserves, Fishing, Hunting & Trapping, Fishing, Hunting and Trapping, Influence, Petroleum industry, Protection and preservation, Fish industry, Fisheries, Patagonia, Marine fauna, Marine animals

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