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Birds of prey keep rodents down on Israel / Jordan/ Palestinian Authority borders
Kibbutz Sede Eliyahu, Southern Israel - 17th April 2007
1. Wide shot donkeys walking through date plantations
2. Wide of donkeys in plantation with nesting box in the background
3. Mid shot nesting box
4. Kestrel resting in nest...
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Giant mechanical polar bear paraded through London in Greenpeace protest
A giant puppet polar bear, manned by several activists, marched through central London on Sunday as part of a Greenpeace protest, calling for a ban on oil and gas drilling in the Arctic.
Aurora, the 41-foot long (12.5 meters) and...
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UN report highlights affects of climate change on wildlife
FILE: West Bengal, India - January 2010
1. Wide of tiger being released from boat; swimming to mangrove
Durban, South Africa - 4 December 2011
2. Mid of sign outside building reading (English)"United Nations Climate Change Conference"
3....
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EGYPT: CAIRO: NEW PYRAMID DATING BACK TO 1800 BC IS OPENED TO PUBLIC
Cairo, Egypt, 28th September 1996
1. WS man on camel walking past pyramid
2. Two workers polishing the pyramid sign in front of the Red Pyramid
3. Minister greeted by entourage
4. SOUNDBITE: Farouk Hosni (Arabic)
5. Pan pyramids
6. Two...
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World's first commercial current tidal power generator
AP Television
Strangford Lough, Northern Ireland, July 23rd, 2009
1. Mid shot of SeaGen
2. Mid moving shot of SeaGen
3. Mid shot of people working on SeaGen
4. Close shot of people working on SeaGen
5. Wide shot of man fishing on...
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World's first DNA bank opened in London
London, UK and various - recent and file
London - 26 July
1: Exterior of Natural History Museum, various
2: Interior of main gallery, various
3: Preserved vampire bat, various
4: Presentation of Frozen Ark, various
5: SOUNDBITE:...
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Japan seeks international backing for plans to resume whale hunting in the Antarctic
Japan sought international backing on Wednesday for its highly criticised plan to resume whale hunting in the Antarctic next year, despite a ruling against it by the top UN court.
Japan negotiated at the International Whaling Commission...
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Dolphin therapy used for autistic and developmentally challenged children
Some autistic and developmentally challenged Cuban children played with dolphins and sea lions on Thursday as part of a therapy to help on their development.
Playtime with the animals has helped these children who have developmental...
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Pet cats get acupuncture
Hong Kong - November 2007
1. Owner Caren Lu, brings her cat Fu Fu walking into vet's room
2. Fu Fu being put on a weighing scales
3. Caren Iu scratching Fu Fu's head
4. Close of Fu Fu's face
5. Dr Maggie Bradley massaging Fu Fu
6....
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Russian scientist tries to recreate the Ice Age
HEADLINE: Russian scientist tries to recreate the Ice Age
CAPTION: A Russian scientist is working to recreate Ice Age conditions by rewilding _ reintroducing native beasts to Siberia. He hopes the move will help slow global warming. (29...
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Miniature horses bring comfort and joy to sick children
Two miniature horses are bringing comfort and joy to sick children in a US hospital.
Animal therapy - usually with dogs - is a growing trend in hospitals, some claim it helps with the healing process.
They have soft fur, a gentle...
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Scientists unearth 40,000 yr old remains
Los Angeles, California - 24 June 2004
1. Wide of banner on the grounds of the Los Angeles Natural History Museum
2. Close up of banner
3. Pan down from observation deck above the Rancho La Brea tar pit to excavation site
4. Woman...
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International whaling conference votes against Japan's plans to resume whaling in Antarctic next year
An international whaling conference voted on Thursday against Japan's highly criticised plans to resume whaling in the Antarctic next year, but Japan vowed to go ahead anyway.
A resolution adopted at the International Whaling Commission...
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How much bamboo should pandas eat? Mike Maslanka is the Senior Animal Nutritionist at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. He talks about the challenges of preparing diets for the nearly 2,000 animals in the collection.
HEADLINE: Zoo Foods: Inside the National Zoo's commissary
CAPTION: How much bamboo should pandas eat? Mike Maslanka is the Senior Animal Nutritionist at the Smithsonian's National Zoo. He talks about the challenges of preparing diets for...
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UK PM hosts summit on climate change and the economy
Watford, outside London
1. Wide of Progressive Governance Conference start
2. SOUNDBITE: (English) Gordon Brown, British Prime Minister:
"Look, what are we facing round the world at the moment? We are facing a global financial crisis...
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The U.S. destroyed more than 6 tons of confiscated ivory in Colorado Thursday to send a message to the $10 billion global trade that slaughters tens of thousands of elephants each year. (Nov. 14)
U.S. officials on Thursday destroyed more than 6 tons of confiscated ivory tusks, carvings and jewelry _ the bulk of the U.S. "blood ivory" stockpile _ and urged other nations to follow suit to fight a $10 billion global trade that...
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Dogs in the US are being trained to sniff out lung and breast cancer in humans.
San Anselmo, California, United States
1. Poodles walking down the street
2. Poodles walking into Pine Street Foundation
3. Close up of Pine Street Foundation sign
4. Various of poodles training
5. Michael McCulloch talking to cancer...
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Apalling injuries caused to rhinos by ivory poaching
Kariega Game Reserve, Southern Cape - March 2, 2012
1. Female rhino lying in pool of blood and Will Fowlds enters frame
2. Male rhino survivor trying to get up
3. Vet Will Fowlds with male rhino, little chase scene
4. Female rhino...
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In her will, heiress Gail Posner left $3,000,000 for the care of her pet chihuahua, Chonchita, and two other animals. Now, the heiress' son is claiming that the pets trust is an attempt to deprive him of his inheritance.
HEADLINE: Can a Chihuahua Get $3M From Will?
CAPTION: In her will, heiress Gail Posner left $3,000,000 for the care of her pet chihuahua, Chonchita, and two other animals. Now, the heiress' son is claiming that the pets trust is an...
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The story of Darwin's collaborator Alfred Wallace
Singapore - January 21, 2008
1. Wide exterior pan from two elephant statues to a wide exterior of the Singapore Zoo
2. Various shots of Siamang monkeys climbing trees
3. Set up shot Professor Michael Gumert, Technological University,...
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Dogs tour hospital wards to help with patient care
Johannesburg - July 2007
1.Various of Charlene Kruger (Case Administrator) and two dogs Bobby and Benjamin walking in to wards
2.Various of the dogs interacting with patients
3. SOUNDBITE: (English) Charlene Kruger, Case...
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The Food and Drug Administration is investigating what it calls "one of the most elusive and mysterious outbreaks." It involves jerky treats for pets that the FDA has linked to illness in 3,600 dogs and ten cats since 2007. (Oct. 23)
The Food and Drug Administration is investigating what it calls "one of the most elusive and mysterious outbreaks."
It involves jerky treats for pets that the FDA has linked to illness in 3,600 dogs and ten cats since 2007
The federal...
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Brothers design low-cost wind turbine to power Indian homes
FOR CLEAN VERSION SEE STORY NUMBER: 4036405LEAD IN:Two brothers in the southern Indian state of Kerala are encouraging residents to harness the power of wind and live off locally-produced, green electricity.They've created a low-cost...
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Skilled taxidermist preserves animal trophies
Sakvice, Czech Republic - 30th April 2013
1. Wide of men working on crocodile
2. Close up of crocodile eye socket and man manipulating glass eye inside it
3. Mid of man working on crocodile trophy
4. Close up of man working on...