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A record catch of krill near Antarctica could trigger an unprecedented end to fishing season

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A record catch of krill near Antarctica could trigger an unprecedented end to fishing season

The beauty industry loves argan oil. But demand, and drought, are straining Morocco and its trees

The beauty industry loves argan oil. But demand, and drought, are straining Morocco and its trees

Fishing groups push to postpone protections for endangered right whale to 2035

Fishing groups push to postpone protections for endangered right whale to 2035

After taking back land in Colombia, Indigenous prepare their youth to safeguard it

After taking back land in Colombia, Indigenous prepare their youth to safeguard it

Photos show dogs and their owners paddleboarding for a fun event on England’s south coast

Photos show dogs and their owners paddleboarding for a fun event on England’s south coast

Thailand sets up safe spaces for pets whose owners fled border violence

Thailand sets up safe spaces for pets whose owners fled border violence

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Recent rain, heat causes oxygen levels to drop in the Chesapeake Bay

Recent rain, heat causes oxygen levels to drop in the Chesapeake Bay

US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border

US and Mexico sign accord to combat Tijuana River sewage flowing across the border

Ranchers in southern Mexico are struggling against a flesh-eating parasite infecting livestock

Ranchers in southern Mexico are struggling against a flesh-eating parasite infecting livestock

Texas A&M’s collie mascot Reveille X has eye removed after glaucoma diagnosis

Texas A&M’s collie mascot Reveille X has eye removed after glaucoma diagnosis

A bull moose is blocking a New York mountain trail. Wildlife researchers don’t know why

A bull moose is blocking a New York mountain trail. Wildlife researchers don’t know why

Sri Lankan court orders owners of container ship to pay $1 billion in marine pollution compensation

Sri Lankan court orders owners of container ship to pay $1 billion in marine pollution compensation

Leaping sturgeon provide a show for nature lovers on Maine rivers

Leaping sturgeon provide a show for nature lovers on Maine rivers

Zookeepers in Prague turn into puppeteers to save baby vultures

Zookeepers in Prague turn into puppeteers to save baby vultures

Uruguay confronts a powerful new threat to its palm trees: A tiny red bug

Uruguay confronts a powerful new threat to its palm trees: A tiny red bug

Summer equals stinging insects: How to reduce the risk of life-threatening allergic reactions

Summer equals stinging insects: How to reduce the risk of life-threatening allergic reactions

Scientists in Barbados overturn hundreds of rocks to rediscover world’s smallest-known snake

Scientists in Barbados overturn hundreds of rocks to rediscover world’s smallest-known snake

Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel

Dozens of peacocks and peahens go missing from Northern California hotel

Interpol takes anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson off its most-wanted list

Interpol takes anti-whaling campaigner Paul Watson off its most-wanted list

Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the garden

Annuals are the forgotten native plants. Here are 7 worth adding to the garden

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Bird keeping at DC’s National Zoo is a flam-boyantly good time

Bird keeping at DC’s National Zoo is a flam-boyantly good time

Mountain lion bites 4-year-old on popular Olympic National Park trail, injuring child

Mountain lion bites 4-year-old on popular Olympic National Park trail, injuring child

New York carriage driver acquitted of overworking horse that collapsed

New York carriage driver acquitted of overworking horse that collapsed

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