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Illegal gold mining surges into new parts of Peru’s Amazon, threatening rivers and lives

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Illegal gold mining surges into new parts of Peru’s Amazon, threatening rivers and lives

Otters enjoy a snow day in Maryland during winter storm

Otters enjoy a snow day in Maryland during winter storm

Md. officials, chicken industry say annual bird flu activity is a ‘new normal’ for Eastern Shore

Md. officials, chicken industry say annual bird flu activity is a ‘new normal’ for Eastern Shore

These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

These shy, scaly anteaters are the most trafficked mammals in the world

Galápagos park releases 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises on Floreana to restore the ecosystem

Galápagos park releases 158 juvenile hybrid tortoises on Floreana to restore the ecosystem

Photos of young tortoises bred to return to the home of their ancestors on the Galápagos

Photos of young tortoises bred to return to the home of their ancestors on the Galápagos

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Rescue group in Las Vegas tries to catch a toucan that escaped its owner before it’s too late

Rescue group in Las Vegas tries to catch a toucan that escaped its owner before it’s too late

Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickens

Hawaii residents sick of early crowing and aggressive pecking could be allowed to kill wild chickens

5 dead in Colorado highway crashes after blowing dirt makes it hard to see

5 dead in Colorado highway crashes after blowing dirt makes it hard to see

Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms

Thailand uses a birth control vaccine to curb its elephant population near expanding farms

Police investigate how Rome’s beloved Bernini elephant sculpture lost the tip of its tusk — again

Police investigate how Rome’s beloved Bernini elephant sculpture lost the tip of its tusk — again

‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa

‘Ridiculous’ plan developed at Florida zoo saves wild rhino’s eyesight in Africa

Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep

Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep

Meet Bedelia, a 4-year-old who’s known for her signature hugs

Meet Bedelia, a 4-year-old who’s known for her signature hugs

Meet Boots, a handsome tabby who loves cuddles and adventures

Meet Boots, a handsome tabby who loves cuddles and adventures

What climate change means for Greenland’s traditional Inuit lifestyle and the world

Injured seabird desperately pecks at hospital door for help

Injured seabird desperately pecks at hospital door for help

Photos of dogs in their costumes as pet lovers kick off Carnival

Photos of dogs in their costumes as pet lovers kick off Carnival

Dogs parade at Rio Carnival as their owners protest against animal cruelty

Dogs parade at Rio Carnival as their owners protest against animal cruelty

US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule

US ocean regulator faces criticism over changes to right whale protection rule

What we can learn from lovebirds, the rare birds that mate for life

What we can learn from lovebirds, the rare birds that mate for life

DC’s new baby elephant has a name

DC’s new baby elephant has a name

A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees

A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees

What if just 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop?

What if just 1 in 10 people changed how they eat, drive, heat or shop?

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