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Is Playing With a Laser Pointer Safe for Cats?
Watching your cat chase a laser pointer is undeniably hilarious, but these popular pet toys remain controversial. Here’s what the experts say.
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Chameleon Discovered in Madagascar May Be World's Smallest Reptile | Smithsonian
The male of the newly described species measured just half an inch long from his nose to the base of his tail
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1-in-100 million 'cotton candy' lobster caught off New Hampshire alive and well at aquarium | Live Science
A beautiful and rare "cotton candy" lobster caught in New Hampshire may be due to a combination of genetics and diet.
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Golden Retriever saves dog from coyote attack on Sullivan’s Island
A two-year-old Golden Retriever saved the life of a smaller poodle from a coyote attack on Sullivan’s Island, earning the nickname “Kona the Coyote Catcher.”
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Dog missing for 9 years finally returns home: 'A miracle'
Wandering on a windy, cold Las Vegas street, 2-year-old chihuahua mix Gizmo whimpered for his family while hunting for a way back home. Fortunately, after nine years, his loved ones never gave up hope.
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Montana photographer captures 'mind-blowing' images of rare white bison reportedly born at Yellowstone | Fox News
Montana wildlife photographer, Erin Braaten, photographed a rare white bison calf at Yellowstone National Park which is believed to be a prophetic sign meaning "better times" are ahead.
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Record-setting number of manatees crowds state park
A record number of manatees crowded into Florida’s Blue Spring State Park to escape the cold on Sunday.
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Here’s how your cat experiences the world
Cats use the same five senses as humans, but they view the world differently. Understanding them could make us better cat parents.
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Heroic Dog Saves IDF Soldiers from Hamas Ambush | United with Israel
The dog drew the terrorists' fire, saving the lives of six IDF soldiers.
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Rare spotless giraffe born at Tennessee zoo believed to be only one in the world | Fox News
Brights Zoo in Limestone, Tennessee, has welcomed a rare solid-colored reticulated giraffe into its family. Now, zoo officials are asking for help naming the baby giraffe.
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Twenty Endangered California Condors Die Amid Avian Flu Outbreak | Smithsonian Magazine
Scientists fear the deaths could set back the slow-breeding birds' recovery by at least a decade
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Pearl the Chihuahua Is the World's Shortest Dog | Daily Paws
Pearl the 2-year-old Chihuahua from Orlando, Fla., was named the shortest dog in the world by Guinness World Records. At only 3.59 inches tall and 5 inches long, she inherited the title from her aunt Miracle Milly, who previously held the record.
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Here’s How Often You Should Be Washing Your Dog | Daily Paws
You know your dog needs frequent baths, but how often is “frequent” exactly? Here's how to craft a bathing schedule fit for your pup.
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Rare and Threatened Wolverine Spotted In Oregon!
A rare wolverine was spotted near Portland, Oregon, instilling hope in animal lovers advocating for their protection, as the animal is currently listed as
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Do Cats Remember People? | Daily Paws
Do cats remember people? There are numerous reasons to believe they do, especially with humans they bond with regularly. An animal behavior expert explains.
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How to Painlessly Get Mats Out of Cat Fur
Cats usually groom themselves but may develop mats in their fur. Learn how to safely remove mats with the least amount of stress for you and your cat.
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15 Toxic Human Foods You Should Never Feed Your Cat
It's understandable wanting to share a snack with your cat—but before you do, it's important to know what foods are toxic for cats, since many popular human foods are poisonous to our feline friends.
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How to Trim Your Cat's Nails: Pro Tips for Making the Process Easy | Daily Paws
Cutting down on your cat's claws takes practice, patience and maybe even some old, uncooked spaghetti you have lying around. Here's how to trim your cat's nails at home.
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Purina Expands Recall of Dog Food Over Potentially Elevated Levels of Vitamin D
Nestlé Purina PetCare Company is recalling more of its dry dog food due to potentially elevated levels of ...
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Protecting Your Pup From 'Dangerous Dog' Laws
Dog guardians, be aware: The area where you are living likely has laws that could get your precious companion confined for life — or worse. The specific
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4 Simple Ways to Get Your Cat to Drink More Water | Daily Paws
Is your kitty drinking enough water? These tips for how to get your cat to drink more will help you ensure your cat is hydrated and healthy.
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Study: Dogs Are In-Tune With Their Families, Even Kids | Daily Paws
Dogs are great sidekicks and this study supports it. Discover what researchers found when they observed kids and their dogs walking around together.
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The 9 Best Cat Pee, Odor, and Stain-Removal Products of 2023 | Tested by The Spruce Pets
We tested the best odor and stain-removal products on the market so you can clean up after your cat
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Popular Dog Food Recalled Over Toxicity Risk: FDA Announcement
Nestle Purina PetCare announced a recall of certain types of dog food after the firm found potentially elevated ...
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11 Things Only Cat Owners Understand
Love them or hate them, there are certain things about cats we all know to be true. But then there are some things only cat owners truly understand...
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The 10 Best Enzyme Cleaners for Dogs and Cats That Tackle Carpets, Floors, Furniture, and More | Daily Paws
We've rounded up 10 of the best enzyme cleaners for dogs and cats, for use on furniture, carpets, floors, and more. Plus, get expert advice on what to look for when you buy and enzyme-based cleaning product.
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4 Tips to Ring In The New Year Safely With Your Pet
Here are some helpful considerations for keeping your four-legged family members safe and happy as you embark on New Year's Eve celebrations.
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Why Do Cats Loaf? | Daily Paws
Cats are connoisseurs of comfort, and cat loafing may be just another way they can achieve the ultimate level of relaxation. Or, your cat might be saving up their energy to attack your new fern while you sleep. Either way, adorable.
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Why Does My Cat Follow Me Everywhere (Including to the Bathroom)? | Daily Paws
From the kitchen to the laundry room and into the bedroom, your cat enjoys going everywhere you go (even the bathroom!). But why does your kitty want to be your shadow? The answers might surprise you.
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World’s oldest cat confirmed at almost 27 years old | Guinness World Records
Just before her 27th birthday, the adorable British cat Flossie has been officially recognized as the oldest living cat.
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Bald Eagle Draws Attention at North Carolina Airport
Airport officials said that Clark — a 19-year-old bald eagle — "decided to give his wings a break and fly commercial" on Monday through North Carolina
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Spiders about to invade Brit homes as mating season kicks off - how to repel them - Mirror Online
With September just around the corner, it means spider mating season is almost here and that terrifying time of year has almost arrived when they pop out of nowhere to sprint across the floor or hang dauntingly above us
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World's rarest sea turtle lays eggs on new Galveston beach
The nesting was reportedly made possible through a beach 'renourishment' project that...
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Urgent dog treat recall: These treats might be tainted with Salmonella - BGR
Stormberg Foods issued a recall for three types of chicken dog treats that might be contaminated with Salmonella, a dangerous bacteria.
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The Safest Airlines and Most Dangerous Airlines for Your Pet - Thrillist
A new study's findings by Veterinarians.org may have you double-checking your holiday travel plans.
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Tennessee ‘hero’ dog dies after saving family from deadly tornado | ABC 14 News
Related Posts Congresswoman Ilhan Omar and chief fundraiser lover go… Body cam shows police helping mother celebrate… There’s a reason dogs are called man’s best friend. Pastor Darrin Crockett’s family miraculously survived Tuesday morning’s t
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California Man Paying $45,000 for Surgery to Save His Dog's Life | PEOPLE.com
"She's family," owner Jason Garrett said of his pup Lola
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Animal cruelty now a federal crime after Trump signs bipartisan bill into law
A bipartisan bill that makes animal cruelty a federal crime has passed Congress, and the president signed it into law on Monday.
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Snakehead fish that can breathe air, survive on land found in Georgia
An invasive northern snakehead fish was found in a pond, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' Wildlife Resources Division confirmed.
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Human-sized penguin discovered in Waipara
The fossilised bones of Crossvallia waiparensis were found by amateur palaeontologist Leigh Love at the Waipara Greensand fossil site in North Canterbury last year.
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Vet Issues Warning About Fly Bites On Dogs
A vet has warned dog owners over the dangers of fly bites which appear as large red blotches on the skin and what to do if you notice your dog has been bitten.
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Cat Declawing Is Banned by New York State Lawmakers - The New York Times
The measure is for people who “think their furniture is more important than their cat,” a supporter said. Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo would have to sign it.
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Grumpy Cat found quick success. Other celebrity pets might have it harder - CNN
Grumpy Cat has died, but she left quite a legacy. She's one of the first pets to make big money for its owner as a successful influencer.
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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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Newly-discovered Starry Dwarf Frog is the size of a thumbnail
Scientists just found a new species of frog in India that's the sole member of a mysterious ancient lineage.
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Cat found safe after going on a ride under hood of car | abc7.com
A cat is safe after going on a ride under the hood of a car. Kaleah Michelle tweeted a video along with a message saying "I was driving and heard a 'meow' and look what we found".
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World's loneliest snail dies, and a species goes extinct
One famous snail’s death highlights the plight faced by diverse Hawaiian snails, of which there were once hundreds of species.
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Woman's husky sniffs out cancer for the third time: 'I owe my life to that dog'
The Wisconsin native says her dog has a special ability.
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'Gold-diggin' dog swindles free burgers from McDonald's
Princess can't seem to curb her craving for Big Macs and fries, so the dog has taken to sneaking out at night and walking herself to the parking lot of a local McDonald's in Oklahoma City to get her fix of free burgers.
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The film debut of the Antarctica “headless chicken monster,” a rare sea cucumber — Quartz
Scientists accidentally discovered a deep-sea swimming cucumber in the waters off Australia during a marine conservation project.
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500-pound goliath grouper eats shark as shocked Florida fishermen watch: 'He just sucked it in' | Fox News
There's a reason goliath groupers are called the garbage disposals of the sea — they eat everything in sight, including sharks.
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What happens if someone catches the Loch Ness Monster? - BBC News
Scottish Natural Heritage said it would "dust off" a document prepared almost 20 years ago for such an event.
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20-foot shark surprises Coast Guard crew off Maine coast: 'It’s real life Jaws'
A U.S. Coast Guard crew had a close encounter with a massive shark this week as it was returning from a search-and-rescue mission off the coast of Boothbay Harbor in New Jersey.
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'Gang' of rhino poachers mauled to death by pride of lions after breaking into game reserve | Fox News
At least three suspected rhino poachers have been killed by a pride of lions after they broke into a game reserve in South Africa.
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500 million-year-old claw-faced sea monster was a killing machine | Fox News
if you could dip your head into the oceans of Earth as they appeared 500 million years ago, you might see what looked like a spiny, disembodied claw cruising through the depths while trying to stuff an unfortunate piece of prey into its circular, fang-fil
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Pigeons Resist Misguided Leaders - NYTimes.com
When a leader tries to take a flock in the wrong direction, homing pigeons still find the right way home.
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Signs that your cat definitely owns you
Anyone who owns a cat knows one thing for sure: you do NOT own that cat. You are just a host who is ensuring that the cat enjoys living at your home. Your cat actually owns you and you are her servant!
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Giant alligator nearly the size of a car stops traffic on Texas highway | Fox News
A giant alligator nearly the length of a small family car was captured in Cleveland, TX. early Monday morning as it attempted to cross highway 59, near the Whataburger restaurant.
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What Did The Chicken Do? Chicken Shaming At Its Best
Would you shame your chicken for their wrongdoing?
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Wildlife photographer captures osprey carrying shark, carrying fish in 'one-in-a-trillion photograph' | Fox News
A photographer in Florida captured a stunning photo of an osprey carrying a small shark in its talons. The shark also had a fish in its mouth.
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Threatened: A Green-Haired Turtle That Can Breathe Through Its Genitals - The New York Times
Getting on the endangered list issued by the Zoological Society of London isn’t actually about looks. Creatures have to be evolutionarily distinctive, not just weird.
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Anti-animal experiment group applauds Trump signing of bill that stops testing on puppies | WZTV
Sinclair Broadcast Group (WZTV)--President Trump on Friday stated he was unhappy about many things in the $1.6 trillion spending bill he signed but one group of animal-lovers is happy he did.Among the many items included in the 'Omnibus' bill was a sectio
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World's last white rhino dies - CNN
The world's last male northern white rhino has died leaving only two females left to save the species from extinction.
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Dog dies on United flight after flight attendant forced passenger to put carrier in overhead bin
United has since confirmed and apologized for the tragic accident.
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Snailfish caught on camera in the Mariana Trench
A snailfish was filmed swimming more than 26,000 feet below the surface. It's the deepest-dwelling fish ever recorded.
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Prehistoric spider-like arachnid found preserved in amber, and it even has a tail – BGR
If you're one of the many people who have a fear of spiders, going back in time 100 million years apparently wouldn't have done you any good. A new, bizarre spider-like creature has just been discovered in Southeast Asia, having been encased in amber duri
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'Zombie Deer' Disease Is Spreading: What You Should Do
Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) has now been reported in deer in at least 22 U.S. states and 2 Canadian provinces. A study has raised concerns that CWD could eventually jump to humans.
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Giant Pacific Octopus totally engulfs scuba diver [Video]
This incredible footage was recorded by Dennis Chow at Dillon Rock near the amazing Browning Pass, just north of Port Hardy on Vancouver Island, British Columbia. While exploring a wall during this particular dive, Dennis, Shaz and Wes noticed a Giant Pac
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Mantis Shrimp Can Punch Each Other to Death But Prefer to Resolve Conflicts Peacefully
Everyone can learn something from the mantis shrimp.
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New marsupial lion species discovered
AUSTRALIAN researchers have discovered a new species of extinct marsupial lion that once roamed the continent.
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Nurses helped sneak dog of dying man into the hospital to say goodbye
"For the first time that day he moved his arm in attempts to pet his Lil Fee," she says. "It was a moment I’ll never forget."
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Photographer captures cats midair in ninja poses
Hisakata Hiroyuki, a talented photographer from Japan, has managed to snap a group of mortal tomcats in a variety of high-flying kung fu poses. Using his own rapid-fire reactions, he photographs the lovable cats flying through the air, their legs and paw
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Photos: The Supreme Cat Show
The one-day Supreme Cat Show is one of the largest cat fancy competitions in Europe with over one thousand cats being exhibited. Exhibitors travel from all over to enter their cats into categories including Persian, Semi-Longhair, British, Foreign, Burmes
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Wild Badger Sneaks Into Home, Impersonates Family Cat
“He didn’t seem too happy when I tried to move him," a woman said of the critter, which ate the cat's food.
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Beached Manatees Rescued From Low Tide In Wake of Hurricane Irma
The strength of the storm left two manatees stranded in the mud.
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Scientists film fish at deepest-ever depth (8,178 meters!) in Mariana Trench [Video]
The Japan Agency for Marine-Earth Science and Technology (Jamstec) recently released incredible footage (filmed on May 18, 2017) which captured a snailfish in the Mariana Trench at a depth of 8,178 meters - considered to be the deepest point ever for film
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Biggest Ocean Sunfish Found in New Zealand Is the First Species of Its Kind Discovered in 130 Years
Updated | Marianne Nyegaard, a postdoctoral student at Australia’s Murdoch University, had been searching for evidence of a fourth ocean sunfish species for nearly five years. In 2014, the researcher finally found one washed up on the shore in New Zeala
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After spending 9 months alone in mountains, lost dog is home
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A lost Boise dog is back home after nine months and a brutal winter alone in the Idaho mountains.
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Giant panda born in Tokyo zoo, survival uncertain
TOKYO (AP) — A giant panda cub was born in a Tokyo zoo Monday, but its gender, weight and even whether it will survive are uncertain.
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Stubborn vocal cat refuses to go inside
Timo must be hanging out with some huskies lately because that is one stubborn cat! Just listen!
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Grumpy cat scolds raccoon for stealing cat food [Video]
This plotting raccoon thought he could grab a few bites of cat food while no one was looking, but not under this grumpy cat's watch! After a few smacks to the face and much to the angry cat's surprise, the mischievous outsider remains unphased and continu
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Scientists hunt down super rare T. Rex ant and are shocked at what they find
In nature, creatures that look ferocious and intimidating oftentimes have personalities to match. So, when researchers finally managed to find an active colony of an ant species with a frightening appearance and a name that literally means "tyrant an
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Columbus Zoo shows off first of three polar bear cubs
The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium's polar bears gave birth to the only captive cubs in the country last year. And after spending months in a den and behind the scenes, one has finally emerged to public view on Wednesday. New mother Anana and her 5-month-ol
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Squirrel served daily ice cream mini-cones at North Carolina shop
A North Carolina squirrel is living the dream: two special mini cones of ice cream per day served up by her human friends.Putter the squirrel lives in a tree above Fantasy Isle Ice Cream and Mini Golf in Holden Beach and has gotten quite comfo
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These fisherman caught a manta ray on camera that’s so big, it’s making us wonder if the Loch Ness Monster might be
If you’re not familiar with manta rays, they’re super cool sea creatures who look like a cross between a shark and an…
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Trusty pet squirrel foils burglary
No guard dog here: An Idaho man said his pet squirrel foiled a home invasion burglary in between jumping across the furniture and wolfing down snacks.
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Baby Hippo, Born Prematurely, Takes Her First Steps
The Cincinnati Zoo asked the public to send "positive vibes" to Fiona, who was born six weeks early and has required around-the-clock intensive care.
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Deep-Sea Ghost Shark Filmed Alive In Ocean For First Time
The odd-looking fish, which sports a retractable sex organ on its head, was also spotted in the Northern Hemisphere for the first time.
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Newfound spider species masquerades as a dried-up leaf
In the animal kingdom, sometimes the best survival strategy is to pretend to be something you're not — either to ambush unsuspecting prey or to convince predators that you're not very tasty
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Heartwarming Video Shows Polar Bear Petting Eskimo Dog in Canada
A guide for Northstar Tours in Canada recently captured heartwarming video of a friendly polar bear petting an Eskimo dog in Churchill, Manitoba. David de Muelles told ABC News today he stumbled upon the "beautiful moment" on Nov. 12
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Love Is Patient: Rare Snail Finally Meets Mate Willing to Accept His Differences
To the human eye, Jeremy doesn’t look that different from most snails, but to other snails he is rather unique. Due to a genetic mutation, Jeremy’s shell swirls counterclockwise and his sex organs are located on the left side of his head, the opposite
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Adorable red fox is too friendly to live in the wild. Instead, she moves in with her human family
Not all animals are fit to live in the wild. Actually, some do better living along side humans. Here’s a story about Pudding, a fox cub, who was too tame to release back into the wild. Due to her special circumstances, the friendly cub wouldn’t make i
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Googly-eyed Stubby Squid | Nautilus Live - YouTube
The team spotted this Stubby Squid off the coast of California at a depth of 900 meters (2,950 feet). The stubby squid (Rossia pacifica) looks like a cross b...
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Cat bullies man out of living room - Holy Kaw!
You can take the cat out of the street, but you can’t take the street out of the cat. Watch as this formerly-stray cat bullies a man out of its living room.
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This girl and her dog are both deaf, so she’s teaching him sign language
Julia and Walter were made for each other. They were both born deaf, and when they saw each other at Pasadena Humane…
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Last Known Living 9/11 Search Dog Dies in Texas at Age 16 - ABC News
Last Known Living 9/11 Search Dog Dies in Texas at Age 16
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Adorable Baby Goat Thinks a German Shepherd is Her Mommy
This adorable baby goat can't get enough cuddles from her German shepherd.
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Huge sea sponge discovered off Hawaii
Scientists in Hawaii discover a huge underwater sea sponge the size of a minivan, and it may be a new species.
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Great white shark explodes out of water after diver’s shrewd move
Diver captures amazing footage of a massive great white shark breaching off Gansbaai, South Africa, thanks to timely decision to keep camera rolling.
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Scientists Just Spotted This Alien Jellyfish Creature in the Mariana Trench
This bizarre type of jellyfish that looks like it belongs on another world.
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Scientists Have Grown ‘Dinosaur Legs’ On A Chicken For The Very First Time
Genetic scientists have successfully grown ‘dinosaur legs’ on chicken embryos for the very time. “These studies are not aimed at producing dinosaurs for commercial or non-scientific purposes, as in the Jurassic Park series,” the s
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Fish-eating spider dolomedes briangreenei discovered | BGR
Well hello there, friend! Who's a cute little aquatic arachnid? Yes, the creature you see above is a spider that can actually surf on top of waves and hunt for a wide variety of animals including not only insects but also fish and toads.
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Pretty in Pink: Rare Pink Hippo Photographed in Kenya
A French couple spotted a rare pink hippo in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. As noted in the New York Post, the unusual rose-colored hippo was photographed by a French couple in Kenya’s Masai Mara National Reserve. This hippo’s pink hue, with s
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Divers capture fascinating footage of a giant squid in Japan
A massive (technically "giant") squid was found swimming among the boats in Toyama Bay, Japan, earlier this week, and some very brave humans jumped in the water to get these stunning views of the beast.
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Join the Wolf Pack at Shadowland Foundation
Do you know where the wild things are? This pack of wild and friendly wolves is just an 90 minutes outside the city, and would love to have you join their pack!
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The Truth Behind Your Cat's Behavior Is Weirder Than You Think.
Cats aren't quite as expressive as dogs when it comes to letting their owners know how they feel about them, but that doesn't mean they don't love you.
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Shared Table Where People Can Work and Cats Can Wander - My Modern Met
Wait a minute. Is that a cat inside a table? Created by Ruan Hao for Hangzhou and Hong Kong-based architecture firm LYCS, CATable is a functional wood table t…
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How a swarm of honeybees cook a giant hornet alive - Vox
The little Japanese honeybee and the Japanese giant hornet are the David and Goliath of nature.
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Fisherman nets great white shark so massive it could 'have ate me like an aspirin' | GrindTV.com
Vince McKaney says the great white shark he snagged and freed might have been the famous Mary Lee. "It was massive. I could have jumped in his mouth."
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This Is Why Cats Are Scared Of Cucumbers (And Why You Shouldn't Join In)
It turns out that the chink in the feline armour is the humble cucumber, and the internet is awash with videos of people’s cats leaping out of their skins as they turn from their food bowls to find the ominous green vegetable has been p
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Tourist captures image of mysterious sea monster off Grecian coastline | Fox News
Has the Loch Ness monster been found in the Mediterranean?
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15 Rare And Interesting Dog Breeds You Didn’t Know Existed
There are hundreds of dog breeds that exist, and more are being created and discovered every day. Some, such as chihuahuas and labradors, are pretty much universally known thanks to their popularity as family-friendly dogs. However, there are many other d
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Floating Ant Islands Seen After Floods In South Carolina
As South Carolina recovers from heavy rain and flooding, one insect is showing off its clever strategy for survival.
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'Living fossil' fish sports a lung
The coelacanth, an elusive deep-sea dweller long thought extinct, had another item added Tuesday to an already-long list of unusual physical traits: an obsolete lung lurking in its abdomen. Similar to the human appendix, the organ was lik
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Australia spider may be new species of deadly funnel-web
Australian scientists have discovered what could be a new species of the deadly funnel-web spider, after finding a large specimen living in a national park. The 50-millimetre (two-inch) spider found in Booderee National Park near Jervis B
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Genes Confirm: Octopuses Are Brainy and Weird
Octopuses are known to be brainiacs — they can mimic flounder in a flash, unscrew themselves out of a sealed jar and even use coconut shells to build a mobile home. Determining how octopuses' brains and bodies evolved "represents
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Stunning wildlife photographs
View the Stunning wildlife photographs photo gallery on Yahoo News. Find more news related pictures in our photo galleries.
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Giant Burmese python captured in Everglades National Park | GrindTV.com
A Burmese python measuring 18 feet, 3 inches was caught by a permitted python researcher. It is believed to be the second-largest snake taken in Florida.
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Elusive snow leopards captured in photos | GrindTV.com
Inger Vandyke describes her experience photographing endangered snow leopards in northern India as being "almost spiritual." Cats are masters of camouflage.
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Amazing footage of sharks swimming in boiling water around a volcano is completely baffling scientists
Brennan Phillips and some colleagues were recently on an expedition to Kavachi volcano, an active...
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Giant, snake-eating centipede spotted in Texas | MNN - Mother Nature Network
This fanged monster bug provides proof that everything really is bigger in Texas.
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Watch: Mother Rabbit Takes On Snake After It Attacked Her Babies
Watch: Mother Rabbit Takes On Snake After It...
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Say Cheese: Rare Striped Rabbit Photographed
A rare striped rabbit, seen only a handful of times, has peeked out of its tropical forest home, and a graduate student got the chance of a lifetime, holding and photographing the little guy on the first day of a three-month expedition to study the animal
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This Adorable Cat Has An Important Job. He Makes Sure Every Animal Receives Proper Care.
He specializes in a certain type of healing.
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10 Cat Household Poisons
Learn about ten common items that may be found in or around your house that can make your cat very ill, many are toxic. By veterinarian Dr. Eva Evans.
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New Research Says Cats Can See Things That Are Invisible To Us
Cats apparently see psychedelic stripes on flowers and patterns on the wings of birds that are completely invisible to the human eye. According to this study, cats, dogs, and some other animals are able to see types of light, like UV light, that we don’t see at all.
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Ringling Bros. phasing out iconic elephant acts by 2018
POLK CITY, Fla. (AP) - The Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will phase out the show's iconic elephants from its performances by 2018, telling The Associated Press exclusively that growing public concern about how the animals are treated led to the decision.
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Mystery Of Bee Colony Collapse May Have Been Solved
A team of scientists looked into the collapse of bee colonies and it was found that a number of reasons led to the collapse.
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Government to spend $3.2 million to help monarch butterfly
The federal government on Monday pledged $3.2 million to help save the monarch butterfly, the iconic orange-and-black butterfly that can migrate thousands of miles between the U.S. and Mexico each year. ...
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Stars Pitch In After Famous Beverly Hills Dog Allegedly Kidnapped
A celebrity-backed dog hunt is on in Beverly Hills after one of the city’s most well-known pooches was allegedly snatched on the street. Surveillance video shows the dog, a White Maltese named Charlie, walking down the street followed by a woman and a c
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Megamouth Shark Washes Up In The Philippines
Its scientific name means "giant mouth of the deep."
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It’s Panda-monium as Pandas Let Loose
Maybe we can call it panda-monium.That was the scene in at the Chengdu Research Base of Giant Panda Breeding in Sichuan, China.Video posted to YouTube on Wednesday shows a playful brawl inside a panda enclosure. Five cute troublemakers--who ap
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Why You Shouldn't Trust Your Cat
Unlike dogs, cats are at best semi-domesticated—and we love them for that.
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California Fisherman Catches, Befriends, Releases Giant Lobster
From Yahoo: A fisherman in California recently made a giant find – a nearly 12-pound lobster.“It’s an unbelievable cockroach,” Forrest Galante said in a video showcasing the crustacean. Galante slapped the lobster to his torso like it was a chest
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Fisherman catches ‘alien’ sea creature - GrindTV.com
A fisherman reeled in a bizarre sea creature that was described as a cross between a starfish, an octopus, and an alien monster. But it was a basket star.
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No, A 'Dog Year' Isn't Equivalent To 7 Human Years
From Yahoo Finance: Dogs age at different rates compared to humans...
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Manatee Keeps Watch Over Dog Before Rescue
From Yahoo: The Manatee Was Photographed Behind the Stuck Dog
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Scientists' colossal squid exam a kraken good show - Yahoo News
From Yahoo News: WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — It was a calm morning in Antarctica's remote Ross Sea, during the season when the sun never sets, when Capt. John Bennett and his crew hauled up a creature with tentacles like fire hoses and eyes like dinn
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World's tallest dog from Otsego dies at age 5 - Yahoo News
From Yahoo News: OTSEGO, Mich. (AP) — The Great Dane from Michigan that held the title of world's tallest dog has died at age 5.
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On the Frontlines of the Rhino 'Genocide': Saving A Species on the Brink
In the debut episode of "A Broad Abroad" Yahoo Travel Editor-in-Chief Paula Froelich traveled to South Africa to spend time with the men and women fighting to stop rhino poaching.
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Oversized Alien-Like 'Shrimp' Caught Off Florida Is ID'ed
It's not every day that an ordinary fishing trip turns into an encounter with an oversized alien-like sea creature, but that's what happened recently to one Florida fisherman. Steve Bargeron was fishing off a dock in Fort Pierce, Florida, last w
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Ham-Size African Snails Seized at LAX a 'Serious Threat' - NBC News.com
Customs officials seized 67 humongous live African snails masquerading as escargot at Los Angeles International Airport, U.S. Customs & Border Protection...
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The Last Known Passenger Pigeon Died 100 Year Ago Today - Here Are 9 Other Animals That Were Hunted To Extinction
The last known passenger pigeon, named Martha, died 100 years ago today at the Cincinnati Zoo. She was 29.
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Ancient Toothless Pterosaurs Once Dominated the World's Skies
From Yahoo News: Giant toothless pterosaurs with wingspans stretching 39 feet (12 meters) across ruled the skies 60 million years ago, and new research suggests that these ancient flying creatures once had a worldwide presence, and likely played an import
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Grouper Eats Shark in One Bite in Viral Video
With Shark Week on the Discovery Channel just ending, it's understandable that you may have the carnivorous fish on the mind and think that such a dangerous predator should be avoided at all costs. A certain grouper clearly didn't think so. In t
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Giant Rat Attacks Reporter Filming It On NYC Subway Platform
A New York City rat with New York City attitude chased down a man who was filming it on a subway platform. Josiah Ryan, a reporter for the TheBlaze, had trained his camera on the giant rodent Friday night while waiting for a subway with a colleagu...
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Chihuahua Rescued by Rottweiler From the Jaws of a Coyote
This dramatic video shows a chihuahua being rescued by a rottweiler from the mouth of a hungry coyote was posted in 2010 but only went viral in the past couple days. According to the owner of the CCTV footage, Trixxie, the chihuahua, was tied up outside w
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Brutus the giant crocodile attacks shark in Australia
From Yahoo News: Tourists in northern Australia have been left stunned by two fierce animals going head-to-head -- a massive saltwater crocodile wrestling with a bull shark in its jaws. Andrew Paice was on an hour-long wildlife cruise on the Adelaide Rive
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Curious Things - Exotic Animals You Can Legally Own
Move aside dogs, cats, and fish! Now a days zoos aren’t the only place you will find wild and exotic animals. You may be able to find one in your own neighb
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This Adorable Armadillo Will Roll His Way Into Your Heart
Southern three-banded armadillos. They're just the cutest. Especially this one. His name's Rollie, and man does he live up to his name. Just watch him go. Rollie lives at the Northeastern Wisconsin Zoo in Green Bay. He rolls around a lot. ...
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Rare Amazon Jungle Dog Caught on Video
Scientists hoping to record vultures at a carcass in the Amazon jungle of Peru captured on video a glimpse of a super-rare wild dog.
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5 truly weird fish caught off Baja
Baja California waters serve up more than their share of bizarre-looking denizens. Here are five truly weird fish caught off Baja.
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'Vicious' New Praying Mantis Discovered in Rwanda
On a cool and rainy night in a dense, mountainous forest in Rwanda, insect-surveying scientists discovered a new species of praying mantis, one whose wingless females are
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Pet cat saves boy from dog that was attacking him (with video) (UPDATED)
The boy had to get stitches, but will be OK, according to his mother.
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30 Photos Proving Australia is the Most Insane Place
What has been seen cannot be unseen.
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100 Years Later: Remembering the Passenger Pigeon
Though once one of the most abundant birds on Earth, the passenger pigeon went extinct due to overhunting in 1914.
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30 hilarious struggles only cat owners will understand. The #4 really made my day LOL!
You may like cats or not, but one thing is clear to everybody: they are incredibly complex creatures and they often do the exact opposite of what you would expect. The following 30 images depict so...
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If It Fits, I Sits: These 21 Cats Prove That No Space Is Too Tight
Cats never fail to amaze us with their determination to fit into tight spaces, but the cats in these photos are the best of their best. Although it might look like some of them might not fit – where there's a will, there's a way. We may never be 100% su