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Bald eagle rescued from grill of car
A bald eagle was rescued from the grill of a vehicle in Maryland on Saturday.
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Scientists unveil 240-million-year-old Chinese dragon fossil
Paleontologists revealed a 240-million-year-old dragon fossil discovered in 2003 in China.
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New anaconda species discovered in the Amazon
Scientists have discovered a previously unknown species of the green anaconda while filming “Pole to Pole,” a docuseries hosted by Will Smith.
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Woman finds scorpion in luggage after returning home from Kenya trip
The scorpion spent 12 days in the luggage before being found…and then briefly went missing in the house.
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A sparkly sign of spring: The return of ‘Glow in the Park' at The Living Desert
The evening experience is filled with colorful, large-scale animal lanterns.
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Baby moose wanders up Alaska family's driveway after heavy snowfall
The baby moose spent several minutes exploring the property.
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‘Some things shouldn't breed': NJ animal shelter will name feral cat after an ex, then neuter it
Looking to get even with someone who dumped you? An animal shelter in New Jersey has a novel idea for the perfect gift for an ex.
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Ostrich, endangered salamander among 100 animals found hoarded at New York home
A Long Island man allegedly hoarded 100 animals, some of which were exotic and even endangered, in his basement and backyard, according to investigators — who said he wasn’t shy about showing them off to make some quick cash.
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WATCH: A gator frozen in the water breathes through ice
A Texas alligator rescue center shared a video explaining how gators can stay alive in freezing temperatures.
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Guinness World Records suspends ‘oldest dog ever' title for Portuguese canine during a review
Guinness World Records says it has suspended the title of oldest dog after some veterinarians questioned the reported age of the record-holder.
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Doggone it: Pennsylvania couple discovers dog eating $4,000 cash
How far would you go for $4,000? One Pennsylvania couple found out after their dog ate thousands of dollars in cash.
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This huge, venomous spider may save your life one day
The Australian Reptile Park shared video of a large spider they call Hercules. The spider measured 7.9 cm, and is the largest male funnel-web spider ever handed in to the reptile park.
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Most money for endangered species goes to a small number of creatures, leaving others in limbo
An Associated Press analysis of 2020 data found fish got 67% of the wildlife protection spending. Here’s where the other 33% went.
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‘You are the father!' Maury Povich declares to Denver Zoo orangutan
When the Denver Zoo was unsure which orangutan — 30-year-old Berani or 16-year-old Jaya — fathered their new baby, Siska, they called in the pros.
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Maury Povich helps reveal father of baby orangutan
The paternity of a four-month-old baby orangutan named Siska born at the Denver Zoo has been a mystery since she was born in August.
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Oh deer: Watch 5 of the wildest deer videos from 2023
Deer across the country had an incredibly busy year making unannounced appearances at schools, businesses and even backyard pools.
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Runaway Kangaroo punches police officer in the face while being captured in Canada
The kangaroo had escaped while being transferred between zoos and was spotted hopping down the side of a highway by bewildered motorists who shared videos on social media.
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The elusive golden mole, presumed extinct, rediscovered after 86 years
Researchers in South Africa say they have rediscovered a mole species after it hadn’t been seen for more than 80 years and was thought to be extinct.
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This 67-year-old manatee apparently lives in isolation at the Miami Seaquarium. Here's what activists are doing to help free him
After what happened to the beloved orca Lolita, animal advocates are speaking up more than ever.
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Researchers identify source in respiratory illness that has sickened dogs in several states
As a mysterious and potentially fatal illness has sickened hundreds of dogs across the country and left veterinarians scrambling to monitor pets, researchers may have found a culprit behind the disease.