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Police search for whoever discarded an emaciated bulldog inside a trash bag in Iowa

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Police search for whoever discarded an emaciated bulldog inside a trash bag in Iowa

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

Feds propose protection for giant salamanders devastated by Hurricane Helene

Greece’s only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling

Greece’s only miniature therapy horses bring joy to many, but their charity is struggling

Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes

Huge and rare Mekong catfish spotted in Cambodia, raising conservation hopes

New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world’s rarest whale died from head injuries

New Zealand scientists suspect specimen of world’s rarest whale died from head injuries

Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen’s friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen’s friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish

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Fresh fin whale meat is auctioned for the first time in decades in Japan

Fresh fin whale meat is auctioned for the first time in decades in Japan

Two dangerous bugs, capable of devastating crops, caught at Dulles

Two dangerous bugs, capable of devastating crops, caught at Dulles

Movie Review: ‘Kraven the Hunter’ is another misfire in the Spider-Man universe

Movie Review: ‘Kraven the Hunter’ is another misfire in the Spider-Man universe

New approach to Rocky Mountain grizzlies sought ahead of the second Trump presidency

New approach to Rocky Mountain grizzlies sought ahead of the second Trump presidency

Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds

Brazilian beef and leather companies fall short in tackling deforestation, a study finds

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice

Greyhound racing is increasingly rare worldwide. New Zealand now plans to outlaw the practice

A fugitive gains fame in New Orleans eluding dart guns and nets

A fugitive gains fame in New Orleans eluding dart guns and nets

Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US

Monarch butterflies to be listed as a threatened species in US

Robotic pets offer gentle connection in ‘world of agitation, anger, confusion’ for DC dementia patients

Robotic pets offer gentle connection in ‘world of agitation, anger, confusion’ for DC dementia patients

Chinese gold mining threatens a protected UN heritage site in Congo

Chinese gold mining threatens a protected UN heritage site in Congo

Gardening can be a four-season labor of love. Here’s a look at some winter tasks and projects

Gardening can be a four-season labor of love. Here’s a look at some winter tasks and projects

Takeaways from AP’s report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo

Takeaways from AP’s report on Chinese gold mining threatening endangered protected site in Congo

Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains

Ukrainian man fleeing war rescued with his kitten on a perilous journey through Romanian mountains

Biden’s approval of an oil lease sale will keep the door open to drilling in Alaska’s Arctic refuge

Biden’s approval of an oil lease sale will keep the door open to drilling in Alaska’s Arctic refuge

Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river

Rescuers rush to save geese and ducks soaked in oil due to spill in Boston river

Indigenous Mayans want their sacred cenotes to have personhood status

Indigenous Mayans want their sacred cenotes to have personhood status

‘Reindeer’ volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the frontlines

‘Reindeer’ volunteers bring holiday magic to Ukrainian children living on the frontlines

An elephant dies of apparent heart failure in Pakistan weeks after family reunion

An elephant dies of apparent heart failure in Pakistan weeks after family reunion

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