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Virgin Shark Births, Weighted Anxiety Blankets, and a Border Wall's Impact on Wildlife

Virgin Shark Births, Weighted Anxiety Blankets, and a Border Wall's Impact on Wildlife

Update: 2017-02-14
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A zebra shark has given birth to viable babies without a mate. Weighted blankets may help people battle anxiety and insomnia. Plus: How much damage would a U.S. boarder wall do to local wildlife?

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Virgin Shark Births, Weighted Anxiety Blankets, and a Border Wall's Impact on Wildlife

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