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January 10, 2025

Heartwarming Video of Firefighter Comforting a Dog in the LA fires Prompts Rescue of the Lost Pet

Los Angeles is continuing to battle the worst wildfires ever recorded in the area. Luckily, some inspiring figures have appeared in the face of tragedy. A video captured by ABC's Joey Ybarra shows a firefighter comforting a dog while he sprays water with a hose to put out the fire in a burning house in the Altadena area.

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January 10, 2025

Zoos in Europe Are Saving Christmas Trees From Landfills and Repurposing Them for Animal Enrichment

Now that the holidays are over, people around the world are putting away decorations and discarding their Christmas trees.

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January 8, 2025

Virginia Zoo Announces Adorable Name of Their New Baby Pygmy Hippo Following a Worldwide Poll

Last year, Moo Deng the baby pygmy hippo from Thailand rose to stardom for her cute yet quirky looks.

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January 7, 2025

Orca Who Carried Her Dead Calf for 17 Days Is Seen Mourning the Loss of New Calf in the Same Way

In 2018, a whale known as Tahlequah or J35 made headlines around the world for a heartbreaking reason. In an exceptional display of grief, Tahlequah carried her dead calf around for 17 days. Sadly, the same whale has once again been spotted mourning this way following the death of her latest calf, named J61.

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December 29, 2024

Letting Your Dog Sniff on Walks Calms Them and Helps Them Learn About Their Environment

If you're a dog parent, you know this scene all too well—you're on a walk with your pup and they...

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December 27, 2024

Humpback Whale Breaks Migration Record and Baffles Scientists by Making 8,000-Mile Journey

Humpback whales are known, among other things, for their lengthy migrations.

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December 26, 2024

Exceptionally Rare All-Black Penguin Caught on Camera by Wildlife Photographer

As one of the most remote destinations on Earth, South Georgia Island is best known for its rugged landscape, freezing climate, and extraordinary wildlife. Belgian photographer Yves Adams has visited the island countless times; however, during a recent expedition, he discovered something unexpected. This past November, Adams arrived at the island’s St. Andrew’s Bay when a fellow photographer pointed out a strange bird waddling across the beach.

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December 24, 2024

Striking Underwater Footage Captures a Sperm Whale Approaching and “Scanning” a Diver

Sperm whales are among the largest predators in the world.

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December 19, 2024

This Fluffy and Round “One-Eyed“ Creature Is Real But It’s Not What You Think It Is

Could aliens be among us already? Do monsters actually live in under our beds? Are Pokémon real?

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December 17, 2024

World’s Leading Wild Cat Conservation Group Announces Top Wild Cat Photos of the Year [Interview]

For the third year in a row, the world's leading wild cat conservation group, Panthera, has released its top wild cat photos of the year. Whether taken from camera traps or DSLRs, these photographs are a testament to the incredible work that Panthera and its partner organizations have been doing around the world.

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