Poison Packed Fur of African Crested Rat Found
Smithsonian researchers report the African crested rat chews a plant poison and licks it into specialized hairs, making its fur deadly. The isolated eastern African rodent, rabbit-sized and skunklike, may live in small family groups despite prior beliefs of solitary behavior.
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UK to reinstate three tier COVID rules after Dec 2
Prime Minister Boris Johnson plans a return to a three tier system of UK COVID restrictions when England ends its lockdown on December 2. Cabinet to finalize details ahead of Commons vote, with mass testing and a nationwide vaccination program anticipated.
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