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Meet Turbo! This red-eared slider turtle loves swimming

Credit: Courtesy Humane Rescue Alliance

Meet Turbo! This red-eared slider turtle loves swimming

Charity linked to Prince Harry loses mandate to manage wildlife reserves in Chad

Charity linked to Prince Harry loses mandate to manage wildlife reserves in Chad

Authorities shoot and kill black bear believed to have fatally mauled man in Arkansas

Authorities shoot and kill black bear believed to have fatally mauled man in Arkansas

Southern right whales awe admirers in Patagonia after coming back from brink of extinction

Southern right whales awe admirers in Patagonia after coming back from brink of extinction

Vince Whaley has an audience with a set of teeth. He hits shot with alligator behind him

Vince Whaley has an audience with a set of teeth. He hits shot with alligator behind him

Tyrese Gibson booked into Georgia jail and released on bond following cruelty to animal charge

Tyrese Gibson booked into Georgia jail and released on bond following cruelty to animal charge

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Marineland asks Canadian government for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminent

Marineland asks Canadian government for emergency cash to feed whales — or euthanasia imminent

Rising vessel traffic fuels humpback mortalities in New York waters

Rising vessel traffic fuels humpback mortalities in New York waters

Goodall’s influence spread far and wide. Those who felt it are pledging to continue her work

Goodall’s influence spread far and wide. Those who felt it are pledging to continue her work

What to know about the life and legacy of chimpanzee researcher and wildlife advocate Jane Goodall

What to know about the life and legacy of chimpanzee researcher and wildlife advocate Jane Goodall

Cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade in exotic pets rescued in Somaliland

Cheetah cubs destined for illegal trade in exotic pets rescued in Somaliland

Remembering Jane Goodall in photos: the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research

Remembering Jane Goodall in photos: the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research

Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane Goodall

Environmentalists, politicians, celebrities recall life and influence of primatologist Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died

Jane Goodall, the celebrated primatologist and conservationist, has died

Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around for a few minutes

Bear walked into southern Arizona grocery store and ran around for a few minutes

Canada denies Marineland’s request to export its remaining beluga whales to China

Canada denies Marineland’s request to export its remaining beluga whales to China

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died

Jane Goodall, the conservationist renowned for chimpanzee research and environmental advocacy, has died

Livestock landscaping: Vermont ski areas employ goats and sheep to clear the slopes

Livestock landscaping: Vermont ski areas employ goats and sheep to clear the slopes

Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in following arrest warrant for cruelty to animals, police say

Tyrese Gibson failed to turn himself in following arrest warrant for cruelty to animals, police say

Chunk, a 1,200-pound bear with a broken jaw, wins Alaska’s popular Fat Bear Week contest

Chunk, a 1,200-pound bear with a broken jaw, wins Alaska’s popular Fat Bear Week contest

Meet Kyro, a Washington Commanders player ‘Pick of the Week’

Meet Kyro, a Washington Commanders player ‘Pick of the Week’

Scientists find ancient life-size animal rock carvings in the Saudi Arabian desert

Scientists find ancient life-size animal rock carvings in the Saudi Arabian desert

Meet Dale, a sweet gentleman cat ready for love

Meet Dale, a sweet gentleman cat ready for love

Mexican marine biologist attacked by a shark near remote island in Costa Rica

Mexican marine biologist attacked by a shark near remote island in Costa Rica

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