Episode #416
News Items
Who's That Noisy
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Science or Fiction
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Item #1
Science
The Cheetah genus, Acinonyx, is the oldest of the extant big cats, dating back about 11 million years. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cheetah
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Item #2
Fiction
Cheetahs make several vocalizations, including a warning roar that is often mistaken for that of a lion, which they use to scare larger predators from their kills. http://www.wildcatsworld.org/cheetah.html
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Item #3
Science
A recent study using gps enabled tracking collars clocked cheetah hunting speeds at up to 58 mph (93 kmh). http://www.nature.com/nature/journal/v498/n7453/full/nature12295.html
Skeptical Quote of the Week.
‘The pursuit of truth in science transcends national boundaries. It takes us beyond hatred and anger and fear. It is the best of us.’ -Arthur Eddington