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Jumping Snails will Outlive Fish in the Warming Oceans
2013-07-06 18:03:00| Climate Ark Climate Change & Global Warming Newsfeed
Nature World News: A group of researchers studying Great Barrier Reef humpbacked conch snails report that the mollusks will be able to use their trademark jump to avoid predators, even as ocean temperatures rise. The snails' jumping defense will still be a viable survival mechanism, even if the water temperature exceeds a level that will kill fish. (Photo : Sjannie Lefevre) A group of researchers studying Great Barrier Reef humpbacked conch snails report that the mollusks will be able to use their trademark jump...
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Used-car dealers, small firms not jumping on car leasing bandwagon
2013-06-08 15:20:12| Auto Dealers - Topix.net
Most used-car dealers and small motor firms Channel NewsAsia spoke to are not jumping on the car leasing bandwagon, despite bigger players getting in on the act since the authorities imposed borrowing limits on vehicle purchases.