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A livestream of deep sea creatures transfixes Argentina and sparks calls for refunding science

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A livestream of deep sea creatures transfixes Argentina and sparks calls for refunding science

Czech zoo welcomes 4 rare Barbary lion cubs whose population is extinct in the wild

Czech zoo welcomes 4 rare Barbary lion cubs whose population is extinct in the wild

Cuban animal lovers struggle to feed stray cats and dogs as economic crisis bites

Cuban animal lovers struggle to feed stray cats and dogs as economic crisis bites

Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law

Judge considers whether Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detention center violates environmental law

Montgomery Co. braces for spotted lanternfly surge

Montgomery Co. braces for spotted lanternfly surge

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

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Mexican ranchers struggle to adapt as a tiny parasite ravages their cattle exports to the US

Mexican ranchers struggle to adapt as a tiny parasite ravages their cattle exports to the US

Nigerian customs seize over 1,600 parrots and canaries in major wildlife trafficking bust

Nigerian customs seize over 1,600 parrots and canaries in major wildlife trafficking bust

Former NFL player convicted in large-scale dogfighting operation in Oklahoma

Former NFL player convicted in large-scale dogfighting operation in Oklahoma

Meet Vinaigrette!

Meet Vinaigrette!

dog (right), cat (left)

August 5

Pet of the Week: 2025 pets

Krill fishery in Antarctica shut down after record catch triggers unprecedented early closure

Krill fishery in Antarctica shut down after record catch triggers unprecedented early closure

Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators

Denmark zoo asks people to donate their small pets as food for captive predators

Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ agreements

Judge orders Florida, federal officials to produce ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ agreements

Meet Miss Cilantro!

Meet Miss Cilantro!

Meet Miles Carter!

Meet Miles Carter!

Meet Splash!

Meet Splash!

Meet Manuel, a.k.a. Manny!

Meet Manuel, a.k.a. Manny!

Meet Surfer Cooler!

Meet Surfer Cooler!

Meet Femona!

Meet Femona!

Meet Miss District!

Meet Miss District!

Panda enthusiasts party with Bao Li on his 1st birthday at DC’s National Zoo

Panda enthusiasts party with Bao Li on his 1st birthday at DC’s National Zoo

Bao Li enjoys birthday cake at the National Zoo.

August 4

WATCH: Panda Bao Li celebrates his 4th birthday at DC’s National Zoo

Israel euthanizes crocodiles after repeated escapes and inhumane treatment

Israel euthanizes crocodiles after repeated escapes and inhumane treatment

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