Animals

November 2, 2026

Wyoming Ranchers Are Asking People To Stop “Rescuing” Their Dogs

If you’ve ever come across a dog wandering alone, your first instinct is probably to help by finding its owner. But sometimes, a dog that looks lost is actually just at work. Ranchers in Wyoming are urging well-meaning animal lovers to stop “rescuing” livestock guardian dogs after several have been mistaken for strays and taken to shelters. Martin Wissner realized his livestock guardian dog named Faith was missing from his ranch near Carpenter.

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October 5, 2026

Extreme Close-Up Photo Reveals the Feathery “Eyelashes” of a Hummingbird

There’s more to hummingbirds than meets the eye. People are often so enamored by the iridescent colors or sleek beaks the birds flaunt before zipping away, but it can be hard to get a good long look at them—unless you’re photographer Nicolas Reusens. The wildlife photographer featured by National Geographic specializes in macro and high-speed photography, making him and hummingbirds a match made in heaven. He recently visited the Hummingbird Sanctuary (Santuario de Colibríes)

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