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April 12, 2023

Rusty-Spotted Is One of the World’s Smallest Wild Cat Species Weighing Only 3 Pounds

When you think of wild cats like leopards and cheetahs, you expect them to be large. Larger, at least, than a domesticated house cat. But not rusty-spotted cats. These creatures are one of the world’s smallest wild cat species, weighing between 2.2 and 3.5 pounds and measuring up to 20 inches long. That’s smaller than most adult house cats!

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April 11, 2023

Over 100 Golden Retrievers Will Honor Boston Marathon’s Official Dog, Spencer, Day Before Race

The 127th Boston Marathon is less than a week away, and there is a lot to get excited about.

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April 11, 2023

Long-Time Shelter Dog Says Goodbye to Each Staff Member With a Sweet Kiss

All pets deserve to have their furever homes, but some take a little longer to find them.

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April 11, 2023

This Bird Feeder You Can Easily Mount in Your Window Gives You a Front-Row Seat to Nature

Bird feeders are a win-win for both us and our feathered friends. With the feeders full of tasty morsels, we get to watch birds come and go, picking seeds and other goodies from the stash. Often, bird feeders are attached to a shepherd’s hook or mounted in a tree. But not the in-home window bird feeder by Arlmont & Co.

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April 9, 2023

Fascinating Discovery Finds That the White-throated Sparrow Species Has Four Sexes

Sex in nature is hardly simple.

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April 7, 2023

This French Bulldog Is So Good at Skateboarding He’s Being Called “Tony Dawg”

Some people excel at training their dogs to do tricks like rolling over, standing up, or giving a paw; but...

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April 5, 2023

Watch an Elephant Take Advantage of an “Elephant Crossing” Sign in Thailand to Steal a Snack From a Truck

Elephants have very playful and engaging personalities, which is often evident through their various encounters with humans. Sometimes they show it by interrupting a reporter during a TV broadcast or stopping to listen to a classical musician playing the piano. They never fail to surprise us with their charm and intelligence. Luckily, in Thailand, “elephant crossing” signs have been installed to protect these beautiful creatures from oncoming traffic.

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April 5, 2023

Dog Wears Camera That Takes Pictures When He Gets Excited

If you're a dog owner, you've surely wondered about the way your pet perceives the world.

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April 4, 2023

World’s Deepest Fish Caught on Camera for the First Time at 27,000 Feet Deep

Researchers have seemingly been exploring the ocean forever, yet there is still so much unknown within its depths.

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April 3, 2023

Tokitae the Orca Will Finally Be Freed After More Than 50 Years in Captivity

After over 50 years in captivity, Tokitae the orca is finally going home to the sea. The killer whale, who was formerly known as Lolita, will be relocated thanks to the work of animals rights advocates, Indigenous leaders, and non-profit organizations who wish to see this creature live in peace for the rest of her days. Tokitae lives at the Miami Seaquarium in what is considered the smallest whale enclosure in North America.

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