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Mar 1, 2025, 12:04 AM
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The endangered Florida panther faces the dual threats of urban sprawl and increased traffic
In January, an endangered Florida panther known as UCFP479 became the first to die this year in a vehicle collision along a rural southwestern Florida roadMar 1, 2025, 12:04 AM
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Feb 28, 2025, 1:20 PM
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Piglets will be left to starve in a controversial art exhibit in Denmark
An artist in Denmark is seeking to raise awareness of the suffering caused by modern pig production with an art installation that includes three piglets starving to deathFeb 28, 2025, 1:20 PM
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Feb 27, 2025, 11:14 AM
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Hiker rescues pup from abandoned coal pit after frigid weeklong search in Pennsylvania
A golden retriever pup named Freddy is back home with his family in Pennsylvania after a frigid weeklong search that ended with his rescue from an abandoned coal pitFeb 27, 2025, 11:14 AM
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Feb 26, 2025, 3:39 PM
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Dramatic rescue saves horse from icy pond in New York
A horse that fell through the ice of an upstate New York pond was saved by rescuers who pulled together fiercely on ropes to free the animal from the frigid waterFeb 26, 2025, 3:39 PM
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Feb 26, 2025, 12:13 AM
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Losing a pet can cut deeper than many people realize. Here’s how friends can help
Even months later, the pain of losing a pet can still hit without warningFeb 26, 2025, 12:13 AM
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Feb 21, 2025, 9:54 AM
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Hamish the Scottish Highland calf captures hearts online and at Nashville Zoo
Get to know Hamish, a Scottish Highland calf who is Nashville Zoo's newest celebrity resident.Feb 21, 2025, 9:54 AM
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Feb 20, 2025, 3:06 PM
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Scottish Highland bull on the loose in Connecticut's rural hill country
A Scottish Highland bull is the talk of the town in the rural hills of western Connecticut, where it has been roaming for over a month after escaping from its confinesFeb 20, 2025, 3:06 PM
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Feb 18, 2025, 4:57 PM
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Young seal rescued after being found on snowy city streets
Police officers in New Haven, Connecticut, were tasked with rescuing the seal.Feb 18, 2025, 4:57 PM
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Feb 18, 2025, 1:57 PM
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Mystical beliefs fuel Senegal’s illegal big cat trade and threaten lion’s survival in West Africa
The illegal trade of lion and leopard parts is growing in Senegal and threatening the lion's survival across West AfricaFeb 18, 2025, 1:57 PM
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Feb 18, 2025, 3:43 PM
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What scientists learned from a well-preserved fossil of this iconic Jurassic-era species
The discovery of a well-preserved fossil is helping researchers learn more about an iconic Jurassic-period species.Feb 18, 2025, 3:43 PM
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Feb 18, 2025, 3:51 PM
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Venomous snake found in box of grocery store bananas
An 18-inch Ornate Cat-eyed snake was found in a box of bananas at a New Hampshire grocery store on Friday, according to Rainforest Reptile Shows.Feb 18, 2025, 3:51 PM
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Feb 18, 2025, 2:44 PM
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Sea turtles return to the Atlantic Ocean off Florida after being stunned by the cold
Eight green sea turtles stunned by the cold during a rare snowfall in Florida have been released back into the Atlantic OceanFeb 18, 2025, 2:44 PM
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Feb 17, 2025, 11:59 AM
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Fish species thought to be extinct for 85 years rediscovered
Researchers have rediscovered a rare fish species presumed to be extinct after it was not seen for more than eight decades.Feb 17, 2025, 11:59 AM
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Feb 14, 2025, 1:50 PM
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Beluga calf in Chicago is meeting the aquarium's pod and will soon be named
A beluga calf born in July is growing and meeting the other members of Shedd Aquarium's pod in ChicagoFeb 14, 2025, 1:50 PM
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Feb 13, 2025, 5:28 PM
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Priced out of store-bought eggs? Rent a chicken.
Due to rising bird flu infections across the United States, an egg shortage has left many Americans scrambling. One solution: renting chickens.Feb 13, 2025, 5:28 PM
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Feb 13, 2025, 2:00 PM
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How marine biologists are using elephant seals as nature's 'artificial intelligence'
Marine biologists at the University of California Santa Cruz have tagged thousands of northern elephant seals with smart sensors.Feb 13, 2025, 2:00 PM
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Feb 13, 2025, 1:04 PM
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Blood samples show previous bird flu infection in veterinarians who didn't realize they were exposed: CDC
A new CDC report found evidence of previous bird flu infection in veterinary practitioners who work with cattle and who did not know they had been exposed.Feb 13, 2025, 1:04 PM
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Feb 12, 2025, 12:27 PM
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Throw your ex to the wolves (not literally) this Valentine’s Day
This Valentine’s Day, revenge has never tasted sweeter, thanks to a Pennsylvania wildlife sanctuary’s fundraising event where you can feed your ex's name to the wolves.Feb 12, 2025, 12:27 PM
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Feb 12, 2025, 8:01 AM
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Rat birth control and 'Rat Walks' among new initiatives to curb NYC’s rat population
ABC News looks at New York City’s fight against rats as city officials and residents take matters into their own hands, uncovering new methods to curb the rat population.Feb 12, 2025, 8:01 AM
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Feb 6, 2025, 4:10 AM
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Hotel guest returns to room and finds seal taking a nap inside
A hotel guest in the Netherlands got the surprise of their life when they returned to their hotel room and discovered a seal taking a nap in their room, authorities said.Feb 6, 2025, 4:10 AM
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Feb 6, 2025, 2:56 AM
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37 live giant beetles found inside Japanese snack packets at LAX
At least 37 giant live beetles measuring 4 to 5 inches have been found concealed inside of multiple packages of Japanese snacks, potato chips and chocolate at LAX.Feb 6, 2025, 2:56 AM
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Jan 30, 2025, 2:01 PM
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This is how much climate change has impacted polar bear populations
Scientists have quantified how much climate change has driven the population decline of polar bears living in Canada's Hudson Bay.Jan 30, 2025, 2:01 PM
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Jan 28, 2025, 3:10 AM
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Elephant tramples tourist to death at famous national park
An elephant trampled a tourist on safari to death in South Africa’s Kruger National Park, officials said.Jan 28, 2025, 3:10 AM
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Jan 24, 2025, 7:45 AM
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Giant pandas Bao Li and Qing Bao make public debut at National Zoo
Bao Li and Qing Bao, two giant pandas, are making their public debut at the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute on Jan. 24, 2025.Jan 24, 2025, 7:45 AM
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Jan 23, 2025, 3:22 AM
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Woman arrested after 27 dead horses found across multiple properties
A woman has been arrested after authorities discovered 27 dead horses across multiple properties, police said.Jan 23, 2025, 3:22 AM
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Jan 22, 2025, 4:59 PM
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Pet tortoise found safe after California fires
A beloved pet tortoise has been found safe after the California wildfires.Jan 22, 2025, 4:59 PM
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Jan 9, 2025, 7:25 PM
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Animal shelter takes in 300 animals amid LA fires, urges evacuees to 'take your animals with you'
A Pasadena animal shelter has urged evacuees to "please take your animals with you" as they have brought in 300 animals after evacuations.Jan 9, 2025, 7:25 PM
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Dec 27, 2024, 12:19 PM
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Endangered pygmy hippo born at Virginia zoo
The newborn hippo arrived on Dec 9. after a seven-month gestation.Dec 27, 2024, 12:19 PM
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Dec 26, 2024, 12:46 PM
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New video of pandas at National Zoo released
The pandas are set to debut to the public in late January.Dec 26, 2024, 12:46 PM
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Dec 20, 2024, 1:17 PM
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Kangaroo remains on the loose in Texas after jumping fence
The kangaroo named Rowdy was last seen hopping down a road in Sealy, Texas.Dec 20, 2024, 1:17 PM
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Dec 18, 2024, 3:54 PM
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Police warn residents of wild monkey sightings in 3 Florida communities
Authorities in Florida are warning residents not to feed or approach monkeys spotted roaming around Orange City and two neighboring communities this week.Dec 18, 2024, 3:54 PM
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Dec 18, 2024, 2:43 PM
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'Murder hornet' eradicated from US, officials declare
The so-called "murder hornet" has been eradicated from the U.S., five years after the invasive species was first discovered in Washington state, officials declared.Dec 18, 2024, 2:43 PM
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Dec 6, 2024, 3:35 PM
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Several drugs, including fentanyl, found in bottlenose dolphins in Gulf of Mexico, scientists say
Scientists have detected fentanyl and other drugs in dozens of dolphins from the Gulf of Mexico, which could have large implications on the overall health of the oceans.Dec 6, 2024, 3:35 PM
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Dec 5, 2024, 3:40 AM
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Man severely injured protecting wife from early morning polar bear ambush
A man has sustained serious injuries after leaping to the rescue of his wife who was ambushed by a polar bear in an early morning attack, police said.Dec 5, 2024, 3:40 AM
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Dec 4, 2024, 4:52 PM
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How climate change is impacting this iconic Florida bird species
Global warming in impacting a one-of-a-kind bird species in Florida in a way that is surprising ornithologists, a study found.Dec 4, 2024, 4:52 PM
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Nov 25, 2024, 11:33 AM
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Biden pardons 'Peach' and 'Blossom' in White House Thanksgiving turkey tradition
Peach and Blossom are the two lucky turkeys from Minnesota who are escaping a fowl fate as part of a White House tradition.Nov 25, 2024, 11:33 AM
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Nov 22, 2024, 4:27 PM
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5 bear cubs released back into the wild in Colorado after rehabilitation
The cubs spent the summer at Frisco Creek Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.Nov 22, 2024, 4:27 PM
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Nov 21, 2024, 6:26 PM
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Giraffes need endangered species protection for the first time, US officials say
Populations of subspecies of northern giraffes have declined approximately 77% since 1985, from 25,653 to 5,919 individuals.Nov 21, 2024, 6:26 PM
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Nov 19, 2024, 5:15 AM
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Escaped primates open can of worms for South Carolina's Alpha Genesis research lab
Since the escape of 43 primates on Nov. 6 from the Alpha Genesis research laboratory in South Carolina, the facility has come under scrutinyNov 19, 2024, 5:15 AM
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Nov 18, 2024, 7:08 PM
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39 escaped monkeys captured in South Carolina, 4 remain on the loose
All but four of the rhesus macaque monkeys who escaped from a South Carolina lab have been recovered as of Monday.Nov 18, 2024, 7:08 PM
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