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Aug 16
- Endangered Green, Loggerhead turtles make comeback in Cyprus
  Cyprus' Green, Loggerhead turtles make comeback thanks to island's pioneering conservation efforts
  
  Aug 16
Aug 15
- Suspected shark attack reported off the coast of Cape Cod
  There have been several shark sightings in the area in recent days due to an increased population of seals.
  
  Aug 15
Aug 9
- Burned bear cub undergoes unique therapy
  Sterilized tilapia skins are being used by vets to help heal a bear rescued from the Carr Fire.
  
  Aug 9
Aug 8
- Nat Geo Wild brings cheetah cubs, hyacinth macaw to Times Square
  Suzi Rapp and Dr. Priya Bapodra discuss their show, "Secrets of the Zoo," and their work with wildlife at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.
  
  Aug 8
Aug 8
- Adorable Pup breaks the internet with Paddington Bear costume
  Bertram the Pomeranian went viral on Instagram this week when his owner decided to bust out his Halloween costume a bit early.
  
  Aug 8
Aug 8
- Snakes in stacks put DC library briefly out of circulation
  A D.C. Public Library branch was briefly closed upon the discovery of some uninvited guests: snakes
  
  Aug 8
Aug 8
- Man accused of leaving pit bull mix in cage at water's edge
  Authorities have arrested a New Jersey man who is accused of leaving a young pit bull mix to drown in a cage at water's edge in a rising tide
  
  Aug 8
Aug 8
- Cows assist police in arresting car theft suspect
  Police in Florida are giving credit to a herd of cows who provided officers "a big assist" in helping to corral a car theft suspect who was trying to evade arrest.
  
  Aug 8
Aug 1
- Police free bear that broke into car
  Authorities in the foothills near Denver shared this clip in an effort to remind motorists to never leave their vehicle unlocked.
  
  Aug 1
Aug 1
- Scientists try to unravel mystery surrounding massive decline in world's largest king penguin population
  The largest colony on the Ile de Cochon in the South Indian Ocean is monitored by satellite but hasn't been visited since 1982.
  
  Aug 1
Jul 31
- Shark returned to San Antonio aquarium after being stolen in baby stroller
  The suspects grabbed the horn shark and hid her inside a stroller and fled.
  
  Jul 31
Jul 31
- Stolen shark heads home to Texas aquarium
  The young horn shark was abducted on Saturday.
  
  Jul 31
Jul 30
- Panda celebrates birthday with bamboo bread cupcakes
  Giant panda Xiao Liwu celebrated his sixth birthday at the San Diego Zoo with plenty of presents and bamboo bread birthday cupcakes.
  
  Jul 30
Jul 30
- Unique creature near Hawaii fascinates scientists
  A melon-headed whale and rough-toothed dolphin engaged in inter-species romance.
  
  Jul 30
Jul 29
- Doggie, you can drive my car
  This adorable dog doesn't need to be taken outside for a walk when she could drive herself around just fine.
  
  Jul 29
Jul 28
- Red panda cubs open their eyes
  Recently born twin baby red pandas get weighed at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle.
  
  Jul 28
Jul 26
- Orca whale carries her dead calf upriver
  A female killer whale who was seen pushing the corpse of its short-lived offspring off the west coast of Canada is a sign of things to come.
  
  Jul 26
Jul 26
- Shark experts share tips on how to avoid a deadly encounter with sharks
  Shark experts from shows "Laws of Jaws" and "Sharkwrecked," which are part of Discovery Channel's Shark Week, spoke to "Nightline."
  
  Jul 26
Jul 25
- Ostrich goes for a run in south China
  This ostrich went for a jog in Guangxi after escaping from a farm.
  
  Jul 25
Jul 25
- April the giraffe is pregnant again
  The birth of April's last pregnancy with her baby Tajiri drew more than 1.2 million YouTube live views during her birth period last year, along with 8.5 billion viewing minutes.
  
  Jul 25
Jul 24
- Well-behaved pups politely wait for dinner
  These very well-trained King Charles spaniels know they are not allowed to chow down until their owner gives them the command.
  
  Jul 24
Jul 22
- Hundreds of golden retrievers gather in Scotland
  The pups and their owners got together to celebrate 150 years since the breed was created.
  
  Jul 22
Jul 21
- Dozer the dog warms the heart of 12 million people
  Millions of people have watched and shared the viral video of a kid playing fetch with his neighbor's dog.
  
  Jul 21
Jul 19
- Dozer the dog is an old pro at over-the-fence fetch with baby neighbor
  They play all the time.
  
  Jul 19
Jul 16
- Beluga whales say hi to paddleboarder
  These curious beluga whales enjoyed a quick meet-and-greet with a paddleboarder off the coast of Nova Scotia.
  
  Jul 16
Jul 16
- Mischievous dog plays keep-away with owner's GoPro
  This German Shepherd, named Koby, snatched his owner's GoPro and didn't feel like giving it back.
  
  Jul 16
Jul 16
- Woman orders bear to get off her porch
  One woman let a curious bear know it wasn't welcome after it walked onto her property near Lake Tahoe.
  
  Jul 16
Jul 12
- Dolphins 'stampede' alongside tuna
  Drone footage captures giant pod of dolphins "stampeding" off the coast of San Diego - alongside a few tuna who tried to get in on the action.
  
  Jul 12
Jul 12
- Bear found with no fur makes remarkable recovery
  "She started climbing trees and using the pool."
  
  Jul 12
Jul 6
- This dog lived his best life in road-trip pics and OMG we're in love
  A dog named Bentley is melting hearts by the thousands after adorable photos of his travels were tweeted by his owner.
  
  Jul 6
Jul 2
- Bouncing bear has fun with kids at St. Louis Zoo
  Grizzly bears aren't known for being playful, but this beautiful bear sure knows how to have fun with kids at the St. Louis Zoo.
  
  Jul 2
Jun 29
- Squirrel steals police officer's doughnut
  Police in Anchorage, Alaska, are on the lookout for a mischievous squirrel that was caught on camera running off with an officer's doughnut.
  
  Jun 29
Jun 27
- Cat takes a ride on an ATV
  A cat donning a purple sweater enjoys a relaxing ride on an ATV through Quebec.
  
  Jun 27
Jun 27
- Determined dog tries to catch drone
  The French bulldog appeared to be guarding its territory against the flying piece of electronics.
  
  Jun 27
Jun 27
- Dog owners play magic tricks on their dogs in #WhatTheFluffChallenge
  A game of peek-a-boo with man's best friend is taking over the internet.
  
  Jun 27
Jun 26
- Meet the winner of the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest
  Zsa Zsa, an English bulldog, won the title in the 30th annual contest in California.
  
  Jun 26
Jun 25
- Spanish police dog performs 'CPR' on officer
  This well-trained Spanish K-9 got the chance to play hero, "performing CPR" on an officer at a demonstration event in Madrid.
  
  Jun 25
Jun 24
- Who will be crowned this year's ugliest dog?
  The winner of the 30th annual world's ugliest dog contest announced.
  
  Jun 24
Jun 23
- Koko, the famous gorilla who learned sign language, to be laid to rest at animal sanctuary
  Koko, the gorilla who learned sign language and became a pop-culture phenomenon, will be laid to rest at the animal sanctuary in Northern California where she lived.
  
  Jun 23
Jun 22
- Urgent hunt for dangerous bear in Alaska
  Family and friends encountered a brown bear that injured one man while searching for hiker Michael Soltis, 44, who was found dead near an Anchorage, Alaska, park on Monday.
  
  Jun 22
Jun 19
- Bears cool off in fountain
  A mama bear and her cubs relax and cool off in a backyard fountain on a particularly warm day in Southern California.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 19
- Mysterious, large wolf-like creature shot in Montana has finally been identified
  The large, unusual creature was shot in May.
  
  Jun 19
Jun 18
- Dog looks guilty after getting caught in swimming pool
  This dog was having tons of fun splashing around in his inflatable pool, but his behavior quickly changed once he noticed his owner was watching.
  
  Jun 18
Jun 18
- Man saves alligator from python's deadly wrap
  Mike Kimmel, a contractor for the South Florida Water Management District's python hunting program, spotted the pair while in the Everglades.
  
  Jun 18
Jun 15
- An alligator got this lady': 911 call captures moment of deadly attack
  The body of a woman seen walking her three dogs at a park was later pulled from a Florida lake.
  
  Jun 15
Jun 14
- More than 1,200 people claiming to have been stung by jellyfish in Fla.
  Authorities have blamed the winds and current for the increase in jellyfish at area beaches.
  
  Jun 14
Jun 13
- Raccoon stuck on side of building reaches internet stardom
  Authorities used cat food to lure her into a cage and to safety but not before social media made her famous.
  
  Jun 13
Jun 13
- Bear and boy jump for joy
  A curious bear and a 5-year-old boy jumped together at the Nashville Zoo.
  
  Jun 13
Jun 11
- Dogs take epic 'selfie'
  Pets at a dog day care center in Cincinnati, Ohio, were assembled for a photo that is now going viral.
  
  Jun 11
Jun 11
- Dog, toddler have a ball during playtime
  Adorable footage shows the pair in Thailand playing with a soft ball.
  
  Jun 11

Animals Add Interest Follow the latest Animals news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.

Endangered Green, Loggerhead turtles make comeback in Cyprus Cyprus' Green, Loggerhead turtles make comeback thanks to island's pioneering conservation efforts Aug 16

Suspected shark attack reported off the coast of Cape Cod There have been several shark sightings in the area in recent days due to an increased population of seals. Aug 15

Burned bear cub undergoes unique therapy Sterilized tilapia skins are being used by vets to help heal a bear rescued from the Carr Fire. Aug 9

Nat Geo Wild brings cheetah cubs, hyacinth macaw to Times Square Suzi Rapp and Dr. Priya Bapodra discuss their show, "Secrets of the Zoo," and their work with wildlife at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium. Aug 8

Adorable Pup breaks the internet with Paddington Bear costume Bertram the Pomeranian went viral on Instagram this week when his owner decided to bust out his Halloween costume a bit early. Aug 8

Snakes in stacks put DC library briefly out of circulation A D.C. Public Library branch was briefly closed upon the discovery of some uninvited guests: snakes Aug 8

Man accused of leaving pit bull mix in cage at water's edge Authorities have arrested a New Jersey man who is accused of leaving a young pit bull mix to drown in a cage at water's edge in a rising tide Aug 8

Cows assist police in arresting car theft suspect Police in Florida are giving credit to a herd of cows who provided officers "a big assist" in helping to corral a car theft suspect who was trying to evade arrest. Aug 8

Police free bear that broke into car Authorities in the foothills near Denver shared this clip in an effort to remind motorists to never leave their vehicle unlocked. Aug 1

Scientists try to unravel mystery surrounding massive decline in world's largest king penguin population The largest colony on the Ile de Cochon in the South Indian Ocean is monitored by satellite but hasn't been visited since 1982. Aug 1

Shark returned to San Antonio aquarium after being stolen in baby stroller The suspects grabbed the horn shark and hid her inside a stroller and fled. Jul 31

Stolen shark heads home to Texas aquarium The young horn shark was abducted on Saturday. Jul 31

Panda celebrates birthday with bamboo bread cupcakes Giant panda Xiao Liwu celebrated his sixth birthday at the San Diego Zoo with plenty of presents and bamboo bread birthday cupcakes. Jul 30

Unique creature near Hawaii fascinates scientists A melon-headed whale and rough-toothed dolphin engaged in inter-species romance. Jul 30

Doggie, you can drive my car This adorable dog doesn't need to be taken outside for a walk when she could drive herself around just fine. Jul 29

Red panda cubs open their eyes Recently born twin baby red pandas get weighed at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle. Jul 28

Orca whale carries her dead calf upriver A female killer whale who was seen pushing the corpse of its short-lived offspring off the west coast of Canada is a sign of things to come. Jul 26

Shark experts share tips on how to avoid a deadly encounter with sharks Shark experts from shows "Laws of Jaws" and "Sharkwrecked," which are part of Discovery Channel's Shark Week, spoke to "Nightline." Jul 26

Ostrich goes for a run in south China This ostrich went for a jog in Guangxi after escaping from a farm. Jul 25

April the giraffe is pregnant again The birth of April's last pregnancy with her baby Tajiri drew more than 1.2 million YouTube live views during her birth period last year, along with 8.5 billion viewing minutes. Jul 25

Well-behaved pups politely wait for dinner These very well-trained King Charles spaniels know they are not allowed to chow down until their owner gives them the command. Jul 24

Hundreds of golden retrievers gather in Scotland The pups and their owners got together to celebrate 150 years since the breed was created. Jul 22

Dozer the dog warms the heart of 12 million people Millions of people have watched and shared the viral video of a kid playing fetch with his neighbor's dog. Jul 21

Dozer the dog is an old pro at over-the-fence fetch with baby neighbor They play all the time. Jul 19

Beluga whales say hi to paddleboarder These curious beluga whales enjoyed a quick meet-and-greet with a paddleboarder off the coast of Nova Scotia. Jul 16

Mischievous dog plays keep-away with owner's GoPro This German Shepherd, named Koby, snatched his owner's GoPro and didn't feel like giving it back. Jul 16

Woman orders bear to get off her porch One woman let a curious bear know it wasn't welcome after it walked onto her property near Lake Tahoe. Jul 16

Dolphins 'stampede' alongside tuna Drone footage captures giant pod of dolphins "stampeding" off the coast of San Diego - alongside a few tuna who tried to get in on the action. Jul 12

Bear found with no fur makes remarkable recovery "She started climbing trees and using the pool." Jul 12

This dog lived his best life in road-trip pics and OMG we're in love A dog named Bentley is melting hearts by the thousands after adorable photos of his travels were tweeted by his owner. Jul 6

Bouncing bear has fun with kids at St. Louis Zoo Grizzly bears aren't known for being playful, but this beautiful bear sure knows how to have fun with kids at the St. Louis Zoo. Jul 2

Squirrel steals police officer's doughnut Police in Anchorage, Alaska, are on the lookout for a mischievous squirrel that was caught on camera running off with an officer's doughnut. Jun 29

Cat takes a ride on an ATV A cat donning a purple sweater enjoys a relaxing ride on an ATV through Quebec. Jun 27

Determined dog tries to catch drone The French bulldog appeared to be guarding its territory against the flying piece of electronics. Jun 27

Dog owners play magic tricks on their dogs in #WhatTheFluffChallenge A game of peek-a-boo with man's best friend is taking over the internet. Jun 27

Meet the winner of the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest Zsa Zsa, an English bulldog, won the title in the 30th annual contest in California. Jun 26

Spanish police dog performs 'CPR' on officer This well-trained Spanish K-9 got the chance to play hero, "performing CPR" on an officer at a demonstration event in Madrid. Jun 25

Who will be crowned this year's ugliest dog? The winner of the 30th annual world's ugliest dog contest announced. Jun 24

Koko, the famous gorilla who learned sign language, to be laid to rest at animal sanctuary Koko, the gorilla who learned sign language and became a pop-culture phenomenon, will be laid to rest at the animal sanctuary in Northern California where she lived. Jun 23

Urgent hunt for dangerous bear in Alaska Family and friends encountered a brown bear that injured one man while searching for hiker Michael Soltis, 44, who was found dead near an Anchorage, Alaska, park on Monday. Jun 22

Bears cool off in fountain A mama bear and her cubs relax and cool off in a backyard fountain on a particularly warm day in Southern California. Jun 19

Mysterious, large wolf-like creature shot in Montana has finally been identified The large, unusual creature was shot in May. Jun 19

Dog looks guilty after getting caught in swimming pool This dog was having tons of fun splashing around in his inflatable pool, but his behavior quickly changed once he noticed his owner was watching. Jun 18

Man saves alligator from python's deadly wrap Mike Kimmel, a contractor for the South Florida Water Management District's python hunting program, spotted the pair while in the Everglades. Jun 18

An alligator got this lady': 911 call captures moment of deadly attack The body of a woman seen walking her three dogs at a park was later pulled from a Florida lake. Jun 15

More than 1,200 people claiming to have been stung by jellyfish in Fla. Authorities have blamed the winds and current for the increase in jellyfish at area beaches. Jun 14

Raccoon stuck on side of building reaches internet stardom Authorities used cat food to lure her into a cage and to safety but not before social media made her famous. Jun 13

Bear and boy jump for joy A curious bear and a 5-year-old boy jumped together at the Nashville Zoo. Jun 13

Dogs take epic 'selfie' Pets at a dog day care center in Cincinnati, Ohio, were assembled for a photo that is now going viral. Jun 11

Dog, toddler have a ball during playtime Adorable footage shows the pair in Thailand playing with a soft ball. Jun 11

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Animals
Add Interest

Follow the latest Animals news, videos, and analysis from ABC News.

Endangered Green, Loggerhead turtles make comeback in Cyprus
Cyprus' Green, Loggerhead turtles make comeback thanks to island's pioneering conservation efforts

Aug 16

Suspected shark attack reported off the coast of Cape Cod
There have been several shark sightings in the area in recent days due to an increased population of seals.

Aug 15

Burned bear cub undergoes unique therapy
Sterilized tilapia skins are being used by vets to help heal a bear rescued from the Carr Fire.

Aug 9

Nat Geo Wild brings cheetah cubs, hyacinth macaw to Times Square
Suzi Rapp and Dr. Priya Bapodra discuss their show, "Secrets of the Zoo," and their work with wildlife at the Columbus Zoo and Aquarium.

Aug 8

Adorable Pup breaks the internet with Paddington Bear costume
Bertram the Pomeranian went viral on Instagram this week when his owner decided to bust out his Halloween costume a bit early.

Aug 8

Snakes in stacks put DC library briefly out of circulation
A D.C. Public Library branch was briefly closed upon the discovery of some uninvited guests: snakes

Aug 8

Man accused of leaving pit bull mix in cage at water's edge
Authorities have arrested a New Jersey man who is accused of leaving a young pit bull mix to drown in a cage at water's edge in a rising tide

Aug 8

Cows assist police in arresting car theft suspect
Police in Florida are giving credit to a herd of cows who provided officers "a big assist" in helping to corral a car theft suspect who was trying to evade arrest.

Aug 8

Police free bear that broke into car
Authorities in the foothills near Denver shared this clip in an effort to remind motorists to never leave their vehicle unlocked.

Aug 1

Scientists try to unravel mystery surrounding massive decline in world's largest king penguin population
The largest colony on the Ile de Cochon in the South Indian Ocean is monitored by satellite but hasn't been visited since 1982.

Aug 1

Shark returned to San Antonio aquarium after being stolen in baby stroller
The suspects grabbed the horn shark and hid her inside a stroller and fled.

Jul 31

Stolen shark heads home to Texas aquarium
The young horn shark was abducted on Saturday.

Jul 31

Panda celebrates birthday with bamboo bread cupcakes
Giant panda Xiao Liwu celebrated his sixth birthday at the San Diego Zoo with plenty of presents and bamboo bread birthday cupcakes.

Jul 30

Unique creature near Hawaii fascinates scientists
A melon-headed whale and rough-toothed dolphin engaged in inter-species romance.

Jul 30

Doggie, you can drive my car
This adorable dog doesn't need to be taken outside for a walk when she could drive herself around just fine.

Jul 29

Red panda cubs open their eyes
Recently born twin baby red pandas get weighed at the Woodland Park Zoo in Seattle.

Jul 28

Orca whale carries her dead calf upriver
A female killer whale who was seen pushing the corpse of its short-lived offspring off the west coast of Canada is a sign of things to come.

Jul 26

Shark experts share tips on how to avoid a deadly encounter with sharks
Shark experts from shows "Laws of Jaws" and "Sharkwrecked," which are part of Discovery Channel's Shark Week, spoke to "Nightline."

Jul 26

Ostrich goes for a run in south China
This ostrich went for a jog in Guangxi after escaping from a farm.

Jul 25

April the giraffe is pregnant again
The birth of April's last pregnancy with her baby Tajiri drew more than 1.2 million YouTube live views during her birth period last year, along with 8.5 billion viewing minutes.

Jul 25

Well-behaved pups politely wait for dinner
These very well-trained King Charles spaniels know they are not allowed to chow down until their owner gives them the command.

Jul 24

Hundreds of golden retrievers gather in Scotland
The pups and their owners got together to celebrate 150 years since the breed was created.

Jul 22

Dozer the dog warms the heart of 12 million people
Millions of people have watched and shared the viral video of a kid playing fetch with his neighbor's dog.

Jul 21

Dozer the dog is an old pro at over-the-fence fetch with baby neighbor
They play all the time.

Jul 19

Beluga whales say hi to paddleboarder
These curious beluga whales enjoyed a quick meet-and-greet with a paddleboarder off the coast of Nova Scotia.

Jul 16

Mischievous dog plays keep-away with owner's GoPro
This German Shepherd, named Koby, snatched his owner's GoPro and didn't feel like giving it back.

Jul 16

Woman orders bear to get off her porch
One woman let a curious bear know it wasn't welcome after it walked onto her property near Lake Tahoe.

Jul 16

Dolphins 'stampede' alongside tuna
Drone footage captures giant pod of dolphins "stampeding" off the coast of San Diego - alongside a few tuna who tried to get in on the action.

Jul 12

Bear found with no fur makes remarkable recovery
"She started climbing trees and using the pool."

Jul 12

This dog lived his best life in road-trip pics and OMG we're in love
A dog named Bentley is melting hearts by the thousands after adorable photos of his travels were tweeted by his owner.

Jul 6

Bouncing bear has fun with kids at St. Louis Zoo
Grizzly bears aren't known for being playful, but this beautiful bear sure knows how to have fun with kids at the St. Louis Zoo.

Jul 2

Squirrel steals police officer's doughnut
Police in Anchorage, Alaska, are on the lookout for a mischievous squirrel that was caught on camera running off with an officer's doughnut.

Jun 29

Cat takes a ride on an ATV
A cat donning a purple sweater enjoys a relaxing ride on an ATV through Quebec.

Jun 27

Determined dog tries to catch drone
The French bulldog appeared to be guarding its territory against the flying piece of electronics.

Jun 27

Dog owners play magic tricks on their dogs in #WhatTheFluffChallenge
A game of peek-a-boo with man's best friend is taking over the internet.

Jun 27

Meet the winner of the 'World's Ugliest Dog' contest
Zsa Zsa, an English bulldog, won the title in the 30th annual contest in California.

Jun 26

Spanish police dog performs 'CPR' on officer
This well-trained Spanish K-9 got the chance to play hero, "performing CPR" on an officer at a demonstration event in Madrid.

Jun 25

Who will be crowned this year's ugliest dog?
The winner of the 30th annual world's ugliest dog contest announced.

Jun 24

Koko, the famous gorilla who learned sign language, to be laid to rest at animal sanctuary
Koko, the gorilla who learned sign language and became a pop-culture phenomenon, will be laid to rest at the animal sanctuary in Northern California where she lived.

Jun 23

Urgent hunt for dangerous bear in Alaska
Family and friends encountered a brown bear that injured one man while searching for hiker Michael Soltis, 44, who was found dead near an Anchorage, Alaska, park on Monday.

Jun 22

Bears cool off in fountain
A mama bear and her cubs relax and cool off in a backyard fountain on a particularly warm day in Southern California.

Jun 19

Mysterious, large wolf-like creature shot in Montana has finally been identified
The large, unusual creature was shot in May.

Jun 19

Dog looks guilty after getting caught in swimming pool
This dog was having tons of fun splashing around in his inflatable pool, but his behavior quickly changed once he noticed his owner was watching.

Jun 18

Man saves alligator from python's deadly wrap
Mike Kimmel, a contractor for the South Florida Water Management District's python hunting program, spotted the pair while in the Everglades.

Jun 18

An alligator got this lady': 911 call captures moment of deadly attack
The body of a woman seen walking her three dogs at a park was later pulled from a Florida lake.

Jun 15

More than 1,200 people claiming to have been stung by jellyfish in Fla.
Authorities have blamed the winds and current for the increase in jellyfish at area beaches.

Jun 14

Raccoon stuck on side of building reaches internet stardom
Authorities used cat food to lure her into a cage and to safety but not before social media made her famous.

Jun 13

Bear and boy jump for joy
A curious bear and a 5-year-old boy jumped together at the Nashville Zoo.

Jun 13

Dogs take epic 'selfie'
Pets at a dog day care center in Cincinnati, Ohio, were assembled for a photo that is now going viral.

Jun 11

Dog, toddler have a ball during playtime
Adorable footage shows the pair in Thailand playing with a soft ball.

Jun 11