Wild Cat Mimics Monkey Sounds to Capture Prey
One wild cat species goes beyond physical camouflage to capture its prey it disguises its voice, mimicking the calls of its victims, a new study finds. Full story
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Damien Smith leans in to hug Mairead Kelly. They have never met, but he has read her reviews dozens of times. "I can finally put a face to the person. She's a great writer," Smith said, sampling some squid ink risotto and moving between groups of smiling online friends. Full story
Amazon launches UK grocery website
U.S. online retailer Amazon has launched a grocery website in Britain, offering customers products from companies including Kraft, Pepsi and Proctor & Gamble. Full story
Amazon went down yesterday — but why?
Amazon was "experiencing an issue," third-party merchants advised yesterday. Yet we still don't know why. Full story
Amazon to acquire online store Woot
Amazon.com Inc said on Wednesday it signed an agreement to acquire online store Woot.com, which sells discounted products and operates an online community, for an undisclosed sum. Full story
Silva: 'Gringo' outsiders keep nose out of Amazon
Brazil's president has blasted "gringo" outsiders for protesting a planned hydroelectric dam to be built in the Amazon. Full story
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