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Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke likely out for rest of regular season with injured knee

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Grizzlies forward Brandon Clarke likely out for rest of regular season with injured knee

Murphy, a beloved bald eagle who became a foster dad, dies following violent storms in Missouri

Murphy, a beloved bald eagle who became a foster dad, dies following violent storms in Missouri

Viral videos of dogs called a ‘Himalayan fur goblin’ and ‘teacup werewolf’ boost adoptions

Viral videos of dogs called a ‘Himalayan fur goblin’ and ‘teacup werewolf’ boost adoptions

A woman drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say

A woman drowned her dog in an airport bathroom after being denied boarding, police say

US agency kills Colorado wolf in Wyoming where it was suspected of killing sheep

US agency kills Colorado wolf in Wyoming where it was suspected of killing sheep

AP PHOTOS: Giant panda cub twins venture out for the first time at Berlin Zoo

AP PHOTOS: Giant panda cub twins venture out for the first time at Berlin Zoo

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Germany Panda Cubs Outdoors

PHOTO COLLECTION: Germany Panda Cubs Outdoors

Quirky livestream that lets viewers help fish is a hit with millions

Quirky livestream that lets viewers help fish is a hit with millions

French bulldog is still top US breed, but is another gaining momentum? Of corso

French bulldog is still top US breed, but is another gaining momentum? Of corso

Montgomery Co. shortens time from impoundment to adoption for animals at local shelter

Montgomery Co. shortens time from impoundment to adoption for animals at local shelter

Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats

Another raw pet food recall is tied to illness and death in cats

South Carolina apartment complex holds vigil for Walter the alligator

South Carolina apartment complex holds vigil for Walter the alligator

What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders

What to know about the bird flu outbreak in wild birds and what it means for backyard bird feeders

Lester (right) and Duck Duck Goose (right)

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Strange foam and dead fish wash ashore at 2 Australian beaches as surfers fall sick

Strange foam and dead fish wash ashore at 2 Australian beaches as surfers fall sick

Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple

Eat grass-fed beef, help the planet? Research says not so simple

Crocodile attacks in Indonesia are on the rise. It’s left residents on edge

Crocodile attacks in Indonesia are on the rise. It’s left residents on edge

BGE program protects ospreys returning to the Chesapeake Bay area

BGE program protects ospreys returning to the Chesapeake Bay area

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s dog likely died of dehydration and starvation, report says

American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology

American influencer who caused outrage after snatching a baby wombat in Australia issues apology

Jessie Holmes says his dogs deserve all the credit for his ‘magical’ first Iditarod win

Jessie Holmes says his dogs deserve all the credit for his ‘magical’ first Iditarod win

Fault in ‘degraded cable’ contributed to apparent fatal electrocution of 2 dogs in DC, Pepco says

Fault in ‘degraded cable’ contributed to apparent fatal electrocution of 2 dogs in DC, Pepco says

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn’t be picked up

Wombats are cute, furry marsupials — that shouldn’t be picked up

American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia

American who snatched a baby wombat from its mother leaves Australia

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