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July 21, 2025

‘Superman’ Movie’s Krypto Sparks 500% Surge in Dog Adoption Interest

James Gunn’s Superman is one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer, having earned over $125 million in its opening weekend. But for all the charm of the titular hero, played by David Corenswet, his canine co-star, Krypto, has been stealing the show. Throughout the movie, the cute pooch proves to be a fantastic companion and friend.

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July 18, 2025

Watch This Chimpanzee Reunite With His Rescuer and Go Straight in for a Hug

The more we learn about chimpanzees, the more we realize how alike they are to humans.

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July 17, 2025

Photographer Documents Elusive and Majestic Red-Crowned Cranes in Hokkaido

Symbolizing loyalty and longevity in Asian culture, the red-crowned crane (Grus japonensis) is an elusive creature.

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July 15, 2025

Gatsby the “Galaxy Kitty” Is Covered in Hundreds of Fur Stars

Meet Gatsby, the “Galaxy Kitty,” whose fur is a real meow-teor shower of stars. His cosmic markings are caused by vitiligo, a rare medical condition that causes patches of white fur to develop over time. When pet photographer Greg Murray first spotted Gatsby’s dazzling appearance on Instagram, he was instantly inspired to capture the striking cat on camera.

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July 7, 2025

Orcas “French Kissing” Captured in Underwater Footage Both in Captivity and in the Wild

If you're on the animal side of TikTok, you've surely seen videos of animals appearing to kiss.

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June 25, 2025

UK Zoo Welcomes Three Blue-Eyed Ground Doves, One of the Rarest Birds on Earth

With only 11 individuals left in the wild, the blue-eyed ground dove (also known as columbina cyanopis)

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June 17, 2025

Galapagos Tortoise Celebrates 135th Birthday by Becoming Father for the First Time

A Galapagos tortoise known as Goliath is at the center of several history-making circumstances. Just days before his 135th birthday—making him the oldest resident of Zoo Miami—Goliath became a father for the first time. The exciting birth also marks the first time a Galapagos tortoise has been born at this South Florida institution. The zoo reports that the baby tortoise seems to be healthy and has been removed from an incubator.

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June 13, 2025

Giant Antarctic Squid Caught on Film for the First Time

Due to their habitat, deep-sea creatures are some of the most elusive animals on the planet.

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June 11, 2025

Dogs and Their Humans Do Look and Behave Alike, Several Scientific Studies Confirm

Stumbling upon a dog that looks like its human, even if only a bit, is a cute occurrence that can...

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June 11, 2025

Humpback Whales Blow “Bubble Rings” to Make Friendly Conversation With Humans

Whales may be even friendlier than we think. In a first, a group of researchers from the SETI Institute and the University of California at Davis documented humpback whales making bubble rings. While whales are known to use bubbles when feeding or even competing for female whales, this behavior is unique because it's aimed at humans.

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