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People use garden tools to protect millions of migrating red crabs on Christmas Island

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People use garden tools to protect millions of migrating red crabs on Christmas Island

Taiwan reports its first case of African swine fever and culls scores of pigs

Taiwan reports its first case of African swine fever and culls scores of pigs

An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ball

An elephant family smashed pumpkins at the Oregon Zoo. But this baby just wanted to play ball

Pit bulls could soon be out of the dog house in Prince George’s County

Pit bulls could soon be out of the dog house in Prince George’s County

One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population

One of the world’s rarest whales that makes the Atlantic its home grows in population

Meet Delaney, a snuggle bug that’s always ready for the next adventure

Meet Delaney, a snuggle bug that’s always ready for the next adventure

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Meet Jumba, a curious yet affectionate tuxedo cat

Meet Jumba, a curious yet affectionate tuxedo cat

Met Museum’s first Egypt show in over a decade brings ancient gods and goddesses to life

Met Museum’s first Egypt show in over a decade brings ancient gods and goddesses to life

Dozens of costumed canines get their chance to trick-or-treating at Howloween event in Michigan

Dozens of costumed canines get their chance to trick-or-treating at Howloween event in Michigan

A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters

A T-shirt worn by Taylor Swift sparks a $2M windfall for sea otters

The other Alaska airlift: Volunteers save dogs from a flooded Alaska village, 1 tiny plane at a time

The other Alaska airlift: Volunteers save dogs from a flooded Alaska village, 1 tiny plane at a time

Photos show Czech fisherman hauling in Christmas carp for holiday tables

Photos show Czech fisherman hauling in Christmas carp for holiday tables

El Salvador’s president seeks help in caring for country’s thousands of stray dogs and cats

El Salvador’s president seeks help in caring for country’s thousands of stray dogs and cats

Louisiana judge orders review of Gulf Coast liquefied natural gas facility’s climate change impacts

Louisiana judge orders review of Gulf Coast liquefied natural gas facility’s climate change impacts

Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill

Trump officials back firm in fight over California offshore oil drilling after huge spill

Nestlé cuts 16,000 jobs as part of an intensifying cost-cutting campaign

Nestlé cuts 16,000 jobs as part of an intensifying cost-cutting campaign

Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ sidewalk landmark

Ah, rats! Researchers say some other critter likely created Chicago’s ‘rat hole’ sidewalk landmark

Firefighters rescue stranded pup from rising floodwaters in Southern California

Firefighters rescue stranded pup from rising floodwaters in Southern California

UN warns Colombia over mercury contamination in Atrato River, calls crisis a human rights emergency

UN warns Colombia over mercury contamination in Atrato River, calls crisis a human rights emergency

Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas

Scientists hope underwater fiber-optic cables can help save endangered orcas

Meet Faith, a gorgeous Husky ready to find her family

Meet Faith, a gorgeous Husky ready to find her family

Meet Cloud, an affectionate social pup!

Meet Cloud, an affectionate social pup!

An estimated 1 million cats prowl the streets of Cyprus as officials scramble to check their numbers

An estimated 1 million cats prowl the streets of Cyprus as officials scramble to check their numbers

The cherished and controversial Miami Seaquarium closes its doors

The cherished and controversial Miami Seaquarium closes its doors

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