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May 31, 2022

Man Spends Nearly $16K on Lifelike Dog Costume to Fulfill Dream of Becoming an Animal

You might be a dog lover, but have you ever adored a breed so much that you want to be it? A man named Toko does, and his dream became a reality thanks to the magic of costuming. Based in Japan, Toko spent 2 million yen—nearly $16K USD—to have a custom canine costume made of his favorite breed: the border collie.

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May 31, 2022

Adorable Baby Foxes Find a GoPro and Capture Footage of Themselves Playing

When nature photographer Victor Čech visited Turiec, Slovakia, he was planning to make a vlog of his time shooting in...

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May 26, 2022

Baby Giraffe Struggling To Walk Has New Spring in Step Thanks to Custom Leg Braces

Few animals walk as tall as giraffes, but for a precious female giraffe calf named Msituni (pronounced see tune nee)

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May 26, 2022

San Diego Zoo Celebrates First Male Golden Takin Calf Born in Western Hemisphere

This spring, the San Diego Zoo celebrated another milestone in their wildlife conservation efforts with the birth of a healthy male golden takin. This young calf belongs to a species of ruminant sheep-like mammals native to the Himalayan mammals and is the first male of its kind to be born in the western hemisphere. “The tiny takin tot has a name! Meet Jin Tong (pronounced jean tone)

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May 24, 2022

Bomb-Sweeping Dog Switches Sides to Ukraine After Being Abandoned by Russian Troops

Dogs and their enhanced sense of smell have been an integral part of helping the Ukrainian army fight against the...

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May 24, 2022

Photographer Is Helping Overlooked Shelter Pets Get Adopted Through Striking Pawtraits

Maggie Epling knew that she wanted to give back during her summer break from college.

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May 23, 2022

California Condors Return to the Redwoods After a Century’s Absence

The California condor—Gymnogyps californianus—was once king of the Western skies. The giant vultures boast wingspans up to 10 feet and may live 60 years. However, these stately birds were almost extinct in the late 1980s. Still critically endangered, the condors are slowly making their way back from the brink.

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May 22, 2022

Watch a Wildlife Photographer Get Mobbed by an Adorable Group of Meerkats

South African wildlife photographer and conservationist Nick Kleer has encountered many majestic animals throughout his career.

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May 20, 2022

Adorable Highland Cattle Calves Are the World’s Cuddliest Little Cows

You wouldn’t normally describe a cow as warm and fuzzy, but there's one breed that defies stereotypes with its distinctively long, textured...

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May 19, 2022

Zeus the Great Dane Is Officially the World’s Tallest Living Dog in the Guinness World Records

As a little girl, Brittany Davis of Bedford, Texas, dreamed of someday owning a Great Dane. Now, as an adult, she is the loving owner of the record-holding Zeus, who was just confirmed to be the world's tallest living dog (male) by Guinness World Records. The 2-year-old gentle giant stands 3 feet 5.18 inches (1.046 meters) from foot to withers. Zeus joined the Davis family when Brittany's brother, Garrett, gifted her the 8-week-old pup.

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