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VIDEO: Mother Owl Instantly Adopts 2 Orphaned Owlets After Her Own Eggs Don’t Hatch

A mother owl, whose own eggs failed to hatch, has delighted her rescuer by instantly adopting a pair ...

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Dog With Allergies | Dog Seasonal Allergies

Does your dog exhibit signs of canine seasonal allergies? Pollen, dust, and spores can affect our dogs just like they affect us. Learn how to treat their allergies.

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Bug Bites Pictures: Identifying Bugs and Bug Bites

Learn to identify ticks, poisonous spiders, fleas, chiggers, and other bugs in this WebMD slideshow. See what their bites and stings look like -- and how to find relief.

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Woman learns to walk after 2020 gator attack near Beaufort | Charlotte Observer

A man who leaped into a lagoon to save his 73-year-old neighbor from an alligator in 2020 on Callawassie Island, SC, wishes people respected the animals more.

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German Study Finds Dogs Are Able to Detect COVID-19 From Human Saliva

A German study has found that dogs are able to detect COVID-19 from the scent of a patient's saliva.

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Tarantula Hawk Wasp Has the 2nd Most Painful Bug Sting in the World–but Tarantulas Get It Worse

She usually won’t sting you unless provoked, but if she does, you’ll probably wish she hadn’t. Unlike the ...

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Mexico Seizes Illegal Shipment Containing 15,000 Live Turtles to Be Delivered to China

Mexican authorities uncovered an illegal shipment of 15,053 freshwater turtles inside 158 wooden crates last month. The illegal ...

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A pilot brought up a bear cub - Amazing story of friendship between a bear and a man - YouTube

Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, family, and the world on YouTube.

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A home surveillance camera captured 5 mountain lions, typically solitary animals, hanging out together - CNN

None of California's wildlife biologists could recall ever seeing five mountain lions together in the same photo or video.

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Health Risks of Common Pests

Pests such as mice, rats, squirrels, raccoons, or bats in your home or yard can carry health risks. Learn the risks and how to get rid of the pest.

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One Million Cannibal Ants Trapped in Soviet Nuclear Bunker Have Escaped

The ants had fallen down a ventilation pipe and survived for years by feasting on their nestmates corpses.

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Indiana woman found dead with python wrapped around her neck, 140 snakes in 'reptile home,' police say | Fox News

A woman in Indiana was found dead Wednesday with a snake wrapped around her neck in a home that was apparently set up to collect reptiles, according to officials. 

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House passes bill to make animal cruelty a federal felony

A bill that makes animal cruelty a federal felony was unanimously passed in the U.S. House of Representatives on Tuesday.

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Rodent anyone? Louisiana company turns invasive swamp rodents into dog treats | Fox News

The state of Louisiana is upping the bounty on Nutria rodents that devour and ruin thousands of acres of marshland in coastal Louisiana yearly. As marshland disappears, coastal Louisiana has become increasingly vulnerable to the effects of major storms wh

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Alligators in Florida are climbing fences and swimming across roads - CNN

Florida alligators are showing their true flexibility and range -- social media has caught one climbing a fence and another swimming in a flooded road.

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'Like ... a horror movie': Camper saves family of 4 from savage wolf attack - SFGate

It was about half past midnight when Russ Fee woke up to the sound of frantic shouts coming from a campsite next to his in Canada's Banff National Park. From within his tent, he listened, quickly discerning that the voices belonged to a man and a woman. T

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Animal friendships change with the weather in African savanna | Science | AAAS

Dry weather drives some herbivores apart, but rain and wildebeests can bring them back together

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Where the Sharks Are (and What to Do If You're Attacked): An Expert Q&A

The Discovery Channel’s annual “Shark Week” has been feeding America’s shark obsession since 1988. With shows spotlighting gruesome ...

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Hilarious pics show deer sitting alongside cows, convinced it's one of them | Fox News

A wildlife photographer has captured remarkable pictures of a deer sitting in the British countryside alongside a herd of cows, convinced it is one of them.

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Gators have taste for Florida Man, according to science

Gator bites have become more common as the gator population has boomed. A lot of the time, the gators aren't sure what they're biting and back off, study finds.

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Shark attacks are more common in the Atlantic Ocean

Although incidents have been declining in recent years, news coverage remains high.

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Free birds: Bald eagles stir U.S. patriotism as web-cam ...

USA-JULYFOURTH/ (PIX):Free birds: Bald eagles stir U.S. patriotism as web-cam stars

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Inside horrors of Yulin dog festival where animals are boiled ALIVE to make stew - World News - Mirror Online

WARNING - DISTRESSING CONTENT: The defenceless dogs whimper and howl in terror before they are boiled and burned alive at the festival in China

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Tough kitty survives scalding hot spin in a washing machine

Bobby the cat survived a brutal spin in the washing machine and is now happily recovering.

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Shark attacks: After recent bites, your questions answered

Encounters with the big fish are rare, but can be deadly. Here's how to reduce your risk, and what you should keep in mind.

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Raccoon dogs that terrorized English village recaptured | Fox News

A pair of raccoon dogs that terrorized a village in England has been recaptured, police say.

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Dogs rescue boy attacked by cougar at Leavenworth WA park | The Sacramento Bee

A 4-year-old boy knocked down by a mountain lion Saturday evening at a park in Leavenworth, Washington, was saved by family dogs that drove off the predator, state wildlife officials say.

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Newt Gingrich: Dinosaurs and a revolution in science portrayed right before your eyes | Fox News

If you go to New York City, you must go to the American Museum of Natural History to see its remarkable new Tyrannosaurus rex exhibit.

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Cats rival dogs on many tests of social smarts. But is anyone brave enough to study them? | Science | AAAS

Social cognition researchers are finally probing the secrets of the feline mind—when the cats deign to cooperate

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Record-Breaking 17-Foot Python Discovered in Florida Everglades | Breitbart

A team of invasive species researchers has discovered the largest python ever found in Florida's swampland — and her 73 eggs.

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Giant purple squirrels do exist—and they have an odd behavior

These four-pound tree dwellers, native to India, have an unusual method for storing their food that's unlike any other squirrel.

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Dog owners are much happier than cat owners, survey finds - Portland Press Herald

Pet owners and non-pet owners are equally happy (or unhappy) but among pet owners, there is a big difference.

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New Poll Finds Senior Citizens Feel Pets Improve Aging | PEOPLE.com

The majority of pet owners age 50-80 find that their furry friends ease the emotional and physical issues that arise as they get older

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Giant water bugs eat turtles, ducklings, and even snakes

A fearless aquatic predator emerges from a new study compiling decades of research.

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Pet Dangers That Aren’t Food: Essential Oils, Houseplants, and More

You know the foods that are harmful to your pet. But what about the dangers around your house? From plants to essential oils, here are some pet dangers that aren’t food.

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No more 'kitten slaughterhouse': Government halts deadly cat experiments

The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced it was ending the testing - which included feeding cats to other cats - effective immediately.

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Remarkable photo of bear surrounded by elk at New Mexico ranch goes viral | Fox News

A bizarre photo of a bear surrounded by elk has gone viral after it was posted to Facebook by a ranch in Cimarron, northern New Mexico.

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Huge snake eats another snake that was attacking a rat: 'Crazy turn of events' | Fox News

A brawl between an eastern brown snake and a python over a juicy rat turned deadly last week — at least, for two parties involved.

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Ohio police officers lure pet pig back to owners with Oreos | Fox News

Authorities in Ohio had to think outside the box Friday to try and lure a missing pot-bellied pig back to their owner.

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Diseases Your Pets Can Pass to You Shown in Pictures

You may not be able to catch a cold from Fido, but you can catch some nasty stuff. Learn what illnesses your pets can share and their treatment options.

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Study: Dogs Experience Profound Personality Changes As They Age - Study Finds

It's probably no surprise to their owners, but dogs, much like people, have distinct personalities (canine-alities?) that shift and change over time, according to a new study.

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Wild Wolf Trapped in Ice Falls Asleep on Rescuer Who Thought It Was a Dog

A wolf was rescued from the ice by a man who thought it was a dog as it slept on his legs on the way to the vet.

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He Never Expected a Lioness to Do This After He Picked Up Her Cub - graduatez.com

He Never Expected a Lioness to Do This After He Picked Up Her Cub - In this world, neither humans nor lions can survive in isolation. As the functional ecosystems continue to fade due to human activities, all the more these wild animals become reliant to

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Hilarious moment man is reunited with his lost dog, who then returns with another pooch and a goat | Daily Mail Online

Kyle Krier's wife let out their black Labrador who disappeared. Kyle, from Kansas, went searching for 'Bo.' But when he found him, he wasn't alone. The pet made friends with another lab and a goat.

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Deadly snake spotted devouring huge lizard on Australian beach | Fox News

It’s not what you expect to see on a walk along the beach. But visitors to a popular Western Australian beach made a terrifying discovery after coming across a hungry snake making a meal of a massive lizard.

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Wounded tiger 'finds humans to ask for help' after being injured - Mirror Online

The 'alpha male predator' known as Tikhon appeared at a remote Russian border close to China and refused to leave despite warning shots being fired by guards

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WATCH: Bald Eagle Lands on Notre Dame Fan at the Cotton Bowl | Breitbart

In life and in sports, sometimes you're the pigeon and sometimes you're the statue. Or, as one unwitting Notre Dame fan found out, sometimes

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NC has seldom seen breed of squirrel that’s 2 feet tall | Charlotte Observer

The Carolina coast has a seldom seen breed of squirrel that is 2 feet tall and weighs as much as a chihuahua. A state camera trap program is capturing images of these fox squirrels in remote areas.

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After car hits Thai elephant, animal kills driver

BANGKOK (AP) — Police say a man was killed by a wild elephant after his speeding car hit the animal near a national park in northeastern Thailand. Police Lt. Col. Kemchat Paedkaew says the accident occurred at dusk Wednesday on a small road that has sig

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Leopard, hyena share a rare meal—before other cats cut in

A strategic truce and rare interactions between normally solitary creatures determine who will get the lion's share of the meal.

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Pets Improve Your Health in Pictures

Are you as happy as your dog or cat? WebMD's slideshow covers pet habits that could teach us a lesson in becoming happier and healthier.

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Nepal's Tiger Population Nearly Doubles in Last Decade

Better protections, including an increased number of anti-poaching rangers, has allowed populations of tigers to grow quickly.

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S.African lion cubs conceived artificially in world first

Watching the two little lion cubs boisterously play with each other at a conservation centre outside of South Africa's capital Pretoria, it's hard to see anything out of the ordinary. "These are the first ever lion cubs to be born by means of artific

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Snow leopard 'poses for selfies,' goes viral | Fox News

A snow leopard, high up in the mountains of China, discovered several cameras used to photographs of their surroundings. The snow leopard did what anyone would do upon discovering a camera - take a selfie.

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Wisconsin man naps with cats at animal sanctuary, goes viral | Fox News

A 75-year-old retired Spanish teacher in Green Bay, Wisconsin, made headlines this week after he was documented taking cat naps -- with actual cats.

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Breaking News, Latest News and Current News from FOXNews.com. Breaking news and video. Latest Current News: U.S., World, Entertainment, Health, Business, Technology, Politics, Sports.

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Texas woman shocked to find 'stubborn' hen sitting on massive snake in wild photo | Fox News

A hen in Hull, Texas was rather “clucky” when a massive snake decided to rest near the animal rather than make the chicken its next meal.

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Nile or Asian monitor lizard scaring Davie FL families | Miami Herald

A six-foot Nile or Asian monitor lizard has eluded trappers from Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and Martin County Trappers in the Davie family neighborhood of Zachary and Maria Lieberman.

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Farmers should 'smile' at their livestock to produce better meat

Farmers should try to look happy around their livestock to make sure the meat tastes better after slaughter, a new study suggests.

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No kidding! Goats prefer to interact with humans who look happy - The Irish News

A new study has found the first evidence that goats respond differently to happy and angry humans.

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How to be human: the man who was raised by wolves | News | The Guardian

The long read: Abandoned as a child, Marcos Rodríguez Pantoja survived alone in the wild for 15 years. But living with people proved to be even more difficult

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'Intelligent' crows to pick up litter at French theme park | French News | Expatica France

Six crows specially trained to pick up cigarette ends and rubbish will be put to work next week at a French historical theme park, its president said on Friday."The goal is not just to clear up, because... Read France latest and breaking news online.

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Massive python slithers up Australian man's home in shocking video | Fox News

A homeowner in Australia captured an unwanted surprised on camera, as a nearly 10-foot long python slithered its way up the side of his home.

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'World’s smallest horse' stands tall at 19 inches – and he’s called Gulliver  | Daily Mail Online

American Miniature horse Gulliver was the size of an average cat when he was born last year. Now measuring in at 19inchs, the tiny horse has been pictured playing with a dog in St Petersburg, Russia.

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Survey: Pet Owners Happier, Wealthier, More Fit Than Non-Owners - Study Finds

If you think pets are the pits, you may not be living to your potential. A new survey finds that people who own pets are happier, earn more money, and exercise more frequently than those who don't.

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Bear steals pizza from Tennessee restaurant customers dining on patio | Fox News

Carolyn Ball, a waitress at Howard’s Steakhouse in downtown Gatlinburg, said a young black bear cub came up from the creek for a free meal.

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The Lassie Effect: Study Looks at Empathy in Dogs | The Bark

Dogs are thought to be very aware of people’s emotions, but if a pup’s owner was really upset, would he actually go out of his way to offer help and comfort? Some not only will, a new study found, they’ll overcome obstacles to do it.

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New Jersey police rescue deer 'doing laps' in swimming pool | Fox News

Depending on how you look at it, they either rescued the deer or totally ruined its morning.

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Grieving mother orca falling behind family as she carries dead calf for a seventh day | The Seattle Times

Researchers are keeping vigil over the orca mother for a seventh day. Now she's falling behind her pod. "I am so terrified for her well-being," said researcher Deborah Giles. "She is a 20-year-old breeding-age female and we need her."

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Can Dogs Keep Kids from Getting Allergies?

Scientists believe the results say it’s likely that dogs make bacteria in the home and the body more diverse, and therefore help strengthen the immune system.

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How the Wolf Spider’s Diet May Help Keep the Arctic Cool | Smart News | Smithsonian

As temperatures rise, the spider dines differently, resulting in a cascade of effects in the Arctic

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'Shark in the cage!' Shaq pulled from water after predator wiggles through bars of enclosure | Fox News

Shaquille O'Neal couldn't escape a curious shark, as the predator wiggled its way through metal bars of a 12-foot-tall enclosure the NBA star was locked inside of.

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Dogs go out of their way to help upset owners, study shows

Dogs will make a speedy effort to comfort their owners if they think they are upset, a study has shown for the first time.

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Feds: Backyard chickens sicken people in 44 states - CBS News

The CDC warns that more than 200 have been stricken with salmonella linked to live chickens and ducks

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Shark shocker: 20-foot great white 'Deep Blue' caught on camera | Fox News

The great white shark known as Deep Blue is nearly 20 feet long and is thought to be the largest great white ever caught on film.

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Instagram model, 19, bitten by shark while taking photos in Bahamas | Fox News

An Instagram model said she’s fortunate to still have her arm after a nurse shark latched onto it and dragged her under water while the woman was swimming with a school of seemingly harmless sharks in the Bahamas last month.

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A mini horse was found on a Japanese rooftop three days after disappearing | Fox News

A miniature horse that went missing during Japan’s devastating floods last week has been found alive and stranded on a roof.

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Brown recluse, black widow and other dangerous spiders found in the US | Fox News

A look at some of the most venomous spiders found in the United States and what symptoms appear if you’re bitten.

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Antelope sends honey badger flying in epic fight | Fox News

An epic fight between an antelope and a honey badger has gone viral after pictures emerged of the antelope sending the honey badger flying.

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'It's a miracle': 81-year-old man survives attack from hundreds of bees | Fox News

An 81-year-old man in Texas is thankful to be alive after being stung by hundreds of bees.

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These are the 19 ways your dog is secretly communicating with you | Fox News

Scientists have discovered dogs use 19 signals dogs to try and communicate with their human pals.

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Out of control iguanas infesting South Florida - Sun Sentinel

Now that summer has arrived, invasive green iguanas, which have no natural predators, are multiplying like rabbits in South Florida, causing internet, phone and power outages, damaging landscaping, seawalls, roofs, patios and contaminating pools with poop

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Forest ranger almost strangled to death by python while posing for a selfie with it | Fox News

An Indian forest ranger was nearly strangled to death by a 90lbs python when he poses for a selfie with it moments in front of horrified villagers moments after capturing it.

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A Woman Rescued This Fox From A Fur Farm – Then Got Her A Buddy To Stop Her Feeling Alone

For one lucky fox in Poland, life wouldn’t begin and end on a fur farm. Instead, she’d be adopted by Polly Lushchynskaya, who didn’t stop her efforts at bringing the pup home – she also paired her new pet with an unexpected companion to ease the f

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Strange wolf-like animal killed in Montana puzzles wildlife officials | Fox News

A large wolf-like animal shot and killed in Montana has wildlife officials and social media wondering what it was, ABCFoxMontana reports.

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Eagle snatches fox holding rabbit in mouth in dramatic images | Fox News

Videos and photos captured a bald eagle attempting to snatch a rabbit from a young red fox as they battled it out 20 feet in the air in what a photographer called a “dramatic act of thievery.”

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UN, EU call for global action to protect bees

The United Nation's food agency and the European Union on Saturday called for global action to protect pollinators, and bees in particular, which are crucial for ensuring food security. "It is not possible to have food security if we don't have polli

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6 squirrels stuck in a jam after getting their tails tangled | Fox News

Six squirrels tied together at their tails were unknotted Monday by a Nebraska wildlife group after a man heard their screeching cries for help.

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Purebred dogs are helping us cure cancer | Popular Science

The idea of a dog helping to find a cure for cancer probably conjures images of golden retrievers sniffing blood samples and sitting dutifully in front of the cancerous specimen. But though their noses are valuable, there’s something much more useful hi

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World's oldest spider has died after wasp attack | Fox News

The world’s oldest spider has died at the age of 43 after being subdued by a parasitic wasp in the Australian oubback, the Independent reports.

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Tigers are legal in some Texas counties, but few are registered

By some estimates, a couple of thousand tigers live in Texas, many in backyards and most not registered with the state.

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Jaw-dropping nature photos from the 2018 National Geographic Travel Photographer of the Year Contest | Daily Mail Online

They include amazing animal encounters and breathtaking landscapes from the Maldives to Alaska. The overall winner of the contest will receive $10,000.

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List of Plants Poisonous to Dogs | LoveToKnow

Every dog owner should have a list of plants poisonous to dogs in order to protect their canine companion from illness or death. There are literally [...]

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Ben Kilham, the American bear whisperer

Stripy and Jake are bear cubs fed by bottle, who frisk around happily. Meet the American bear whisperer, who lives in the woods of New Hampshire and whose life work is understanding black bears, winning him not just international stature but greater insi

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Mysterious Gatherings of Nearly 1,400 Sharks Spotted Off Northeast Coast | The Weather Channel

It's rare to see the animals in groups and researchers are trying to figure out what's been bringing them together.

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Bald eagle lands on Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton prior to start of national anthem | Fox News

Seattle Mariners pitcher James Paxton was visited by an unexpected guest during his warmup routine Thursday prior to his start against the Minnesota Twins on Thursday.

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Cecile Richards Pitches Adoption for Pets to Save Them from Death

Departing Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards posted a tweet in support of adopting pets from a rescue shelter.

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Smile! Your dog’s brain will light up in response | Science | AAAS

Brain activity suggests that dogs really can read our emotions

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Sea mammals are huge for a reason | Science | AAAS

Study explores what makes sea lions and manatees much bigger than their terrestrial kin

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These are the best guard dogs, according to science | Science | AAAS

Three European and Asian breeds are better at guarding U.S. herds than local dogs

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How To Understand What Your Cat Is Trying To Say

Humans are lucky. We have complex verbal and physical languages that can get across pretty much any message that we feel we need to.