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Freya the rescued lion cub is safe in South Africa, but many other lions there are bred to be shot

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Freya the rescued lion cub is safe in South Africa, but many other lions there are bred to be shot

Newborn white rhino Silverio takes his first giant steps in a Chilean zoo in a boost to his species

Newborn white rhino Silverio takes his first giant steps in a Chilean zoo in a boost to his species

Modern grapes exist because the dinosaurs died out, new research finds

Modern grapes exist because the dinosaurs died out, new research finds

Fairfax City turtles will get new homes ahead of Ashby Pond construction

Fairfax City turtles will get new homes ahead of Ashby Pond construction

Environmental groups decry attempt to delay shipping rules intended to save whales

Environmental groups decry attempt to delay shipping rules intended to save whales

Officers kill 3 coyotes at San Francisco Botanical Garden after attack on 5-year-old girl

Officers kill 3 coyotes at San Francisco Botanical Garden after attack on 5-year-old girl

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An Arizona museum tells the stories of ancient animals through their fossilized poop

An Arizona museum tells the stories of ancient animals through their fossilized poop

Animal rescuers save more than 100 dolphins during mass stranding event around Cape Cod

Animal rescuers save more than 100 dolphins during mass stranding event around Cape Cod

Roaring Kitty reveals stake in Chewy big enough to make him 3rd largest investor in the pet retailer

Roaring Kitty reveals stake in Chewy big enough to make him 3rd largest investor in the pet retailer

Stingray that got pregnant despite no male companion has died, aquarium says

Stingray that got pregnant despite no male companion has died, aquarium says

Chinese woman facing charge of trying to smuggle turtles across Vermont lake to Canada

Chinese woman facing charge of trying to smuggle turtles across Vermont lake to Canada

No shield required: ‘Captain America’ star Anthony Mackie’s own super power is swimming with sharks

No shield required: ‘Captain America’ star Anthony Mackie’s own super power is swimming with sharks

ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs’ July Fourth dread

ThunderShirts, dance parties and anxiety meds can help ease dogs’ July Fourth dread

Animal rescuers try to keep dozens of dolphins away from Cape Cod shallows after mass stranding

Animal rescuers try to keep dozens of dolphins away from Cape Cod shallows after mass stranding

Federal agency plans to prohibit bear baiting in national preserves in Alaska

Federal agency plans to prohibit bear baiting in national preserves in Alaska

Up to 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins stranded in Cape Cod waters

Up to 125 Atlantic white-sided dolphins stranded in Cape Cod waters

Rainforest animal called a kinkajou rescued from dusty highway rest stop in Washington state

Rainforest animal called a kinkajou rescued from dusty highway rest stop in Washington state

Yellowstone officials: Rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans not seen since June 4 birth

Yellowstone officials: Rare white buffalo sacred to Native Americans not seen since June 4 birth

Pair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo

Pair of giant pandas from China arrive safely at San Diego Zoo

South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching

South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching

Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents

Female capybara goes to Florida as part of a breeding program for the large South American rodents

South Sudan says its 6M antelope make up world’s largest land mammal migration, but poaching on rise

South Sudan says its 6M antelope make up world’s largest land mammal migration, but poaching on rise

Arlington Co. recommends sharpshooters to reduce deer population in county parks

Arlington Co. recommends sharpshooters to reduce deer population in county parks

List of threatened species grows by 1,000, but conservation efforts bring hope for some animals

List of threatened species grows by 1,000, but conservation efforts bring hope for some animals

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