Researchers from the Monell Center report that the red panda is the first non-primate mammal to display a liking for the artificial sweetener aspartame. This unexpected affinity for an artificial sweetener may reflect structural variation in the red panda's sweet taste receptor.
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In a thought-provoking paper from the March issue of The Quarterly Review of Biology , Elliott Sober (University of Wisconsin) clearly discusses the problems with two standard criticisms of intelligent design: that it is unfalsifiable and that the many imperfect adaptations found in nature refute the hypothesis of intelligent design.
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In response to the recent interest in giant pandas, Zoo Atlanta has launched an addition to its Rare Care Program. This addition will allow "panda fans"Â to actively participate in giant panda conservation. Beginning today and only for a limited time, patrons will be able to sponsor Mei Lan, the giant panda cub born on Sept. 6 to parents Lun Lun and Yang Yang.
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