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As we near the end of 2011, we count down the year's craziest stories in the animal kingdom, from shocking mass deaths to the return of the wooly mammoth.
We also have a disturbing trend among polar bears, the mutating effects of nuclear power on insects, the lone wolf's return to California, and more in the Week in Animal News.
Get up close and personal with the natural world with these amazing photos.
Use this list to clean without spreading toxic chemicals around your home.
Don't miss the beer-can shingles on this DIY beauty that was built in a day
Sustainable options abound if you want to add some spice to your knickers.
The Silo House is made from empty oil silos and is super-green to boot.
African penguins struggle in the wild but a budding love is offering hope.
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