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A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade

Credit: AP/Philip Dulian

A stranded whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea weakens as hopes of its return to the Atlantic fade

The sea beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice holds many secrets. These scientists dive deep to find out

The sea beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice holds many secrets. These scientists dive deep to find out

Oil spill deals economic blow to fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico

Oil spill deals economic blow to fishermen in the Gulf of Mexico

Humpback whale freed by rescuers in Baltic Sea has become stranded again

Humpback whale freed by rescuers in Baltic Sea has become stranded again

A whale stranded at a Baltic Sea resort has swum off a sandbank. But it isn’t safe yet

A whale stranded at a Baltic Sea resort has swum off a sandbank. But it isn’t safe yet

Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth

Arctic sea ice hits lowest winter level as unprecedented heat hits smashes records all over Earth

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Judge won’t block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act

Judge won’t block meeting that could exempt Gulf drilling from Endangered Species Act

Gulf of Mexico oil spill spread hundreds of miles, killed wildlife and polluted Mexican reserves

Gulf of Mexico oil spill spread hundreds of miles, killed wildlife and polluted Mexican reserves

Scientists captured female sperm whales on video working together during a birth to protect the calf

Scientists captured female sperm whales on video working together during a birth to protect the calf

A 3-limbed Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite

A 3-limbed Kemp’s ridley sea turtle is now being tracked at sea by satellite

New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

New studies of old dogs help scientists understand where they came from

The seafood industry bets Americans will finally eat more fish if it looks more like meat

The seafood industry bets Americans will finally eat more fish if it looks more like meat

Filling up the heart and home again after grieving a pet

Filling up the heart and home again after grieving a pet

Rescuers try to refloat a stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea

Rescuers try to refloat a stranded humpback whale in Germany’s Baltic Sea

Meet Bennett, a terrier mix who’s a certified snuggle bug

Meet Bennett, a terrier mix who’s a certified snuggle bug

Meet Brocade, a playful pup filled with charm

Meet Brocade, a playful pup filled with charm

Making the hard decisions when it comes to saying goodbye to our furry friends

Making the hard decisions when it comes to saying goodbye to our furry friends

As warming climate brings bears out of hibernation earlier, backyard care is key to coexistence

As warming climate brings bears out of hibernation earlier, backyard care is key to coexistence

‘Heart to heart’: The strong bond between us and our pets

‘Heart to heart’: The strong bond between us and our pets

Chileans mark World Water Day by protesting President Kast’s rollback of environmental rules

Chileans mark World Water Day by protesting President Kast’s rollback of environmental rules

America’s official mammal, the bison, gets a bronze tribute for the country’s 250th birthday

America’s official mammal, the bison, gets a bronze tribute for the country’s 250th birthday

Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983

Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983

Legislation hopes to eliminate a common DC rat hangout

Legislation hopes to eliminate a common DC rat hangout

Iran war underscores risks of Trump’s relentless focus on oil

Iran war underscores risks of Trump’s relentless focus on oil

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