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July 22, 2022

Fin Whales Sighting Signals a Comeback for the Once Endangered Species

The fin whale might be a bright spot in an ocean of foreboding changes in ecosystems. The species was heavily hunted in the 20th century whaling boom. In the Southern Hemisphere, their numbers sunk to endangered levels. However, the world's second largest whale is making an encouraging comeback in the Antarctic region.

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July 22, 2022

Stunning Photos Capture Great White Sharks Leaping High in the Air

Great white sharks have long sparked our collective imaginations.

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July 22, 2022

Emmanuel Is Now the Most Famous Emu in the World for Knocking Over the Camera Every Time His Owner Is Filming

Humans aren't the only ones drawn to the spotlight. Sometimes animals want time on camera, too.

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July 21, 2022

Purrsonality-Filled Cat Portraits Show the Surprisingly Silly Side of Felines

Cats and dogs generally have very different temperaments. Whereas canines are known to be silly or crack a smile at any moment, felines are associated with being aloof and unwilling to take commands. (There’s the phrase “…like herding cats” for a reason.) Photographer Elke Vogelsang, known for her pictures of gregarious pups, highlights this difference in her portraits of cats.

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July 19, 2022

Unbelievable Video Shows Humpback Whale Scooping Two Women Into Its Mouth

Julie McSorley and Liz Cottriel were kayaking in California’s San Luis Obispo Bay when the unthinkable happened.

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July 18, 2022

Bonded Pair of Senior Dogs Make It “Official” With a Sweet Wedding Ceremony

Bonded pair pets are together through thick and thin.

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July 15, 2022

4,000 Beagles Rescued From Virginia Research Facility Will Be Up for Adoption

After a seven-month-long investigation into a research facility in Virginia, 4,000 beagles have been rescued. Now, however, the challenge is to transfer all of the dogs to shelters across the U.S., give them proper care, and place them in safe and loving homes.

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July 13, 2022

Young Snow Leopard Bares Its Teeth at Camera in Wonderful Candid Photo

When we last caught up with wildlife photographer Sascha Fonseca, he was photographing a Siberian tiger in the snow.

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July 12, 2022

Wildlife Photographer Releases Wide-Eyed Baby Burrowing Owls Into Safe New Homes

Baby owls are some of the cutest animals out there, and these little burrowing owls are no exception.

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July 11, 2022

Male Emu Unexpectedly Incubates Eggs From Different Birds and Hatches Six Chicks

One of the most exciting things about caring for animals is that they will always keep you guessing. Wildlife rehabilitator Foxfeather Zenkova realized this when one of her emus decided to incubate some old eggs, which led to a whole mob of little chicks. What made this different is that it was that this male emu was incubating not only emu eggs but also eggs that came from geese, chickens, and ducks.

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