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About 140 first storks arrive at Hula Lake despite gloomy weather
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (43+ words) Despite the gloomy weather, about 140 of the season's first storks arrived over the weekend at the Hula Lake Park. Their arrival marks the opening signal of the major spring migration. About 140 first storks arrive at Hula Lake despite gloomy weather...
Pet of the Week: Oliver
12+ hour, 31+ min ago (103+ words) We visited the City of Wichita Falls Animal Services to meet Oliver, their Pet of the Week. Oliver is an adult male orange and white tabby. Animal Services described him as really sweet and said that. .. WICHITA FALLS, Texas (KAUZ)…...
NOVA's 'Can Dogs Talk?' investigates if those viral, button-pushing dogs are really communicating
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (238+ words) Arun Rath: We're very excited to talk with you because we were all talking about this. Everybody who has a dog and has watched these videos has been dying for the NOVA documentary, where you explain to us, 'Is this…...
Your pet cat is living its best life if it shows these 4 signs
15+ min ago (404+ words) Cats are famously often very aloof as pets, sometimes paying little attention to their owners unless they want something. But owners have been told there is a way to tell if their beloved furry companion is happy, and it's all…...
Science Says Dogs Learn Words Exactly Like Human Toddlers Do
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (637+ words) For years, researchers have known that young children pick up words just by being around conversation. Toddlers do not need lessons or direct instruction. They listen, watch, and slowly connect sounds to meaning as the world unfolds around them. New…...
New legislation makes feeding black bears in prohibited areas a misdemeanor
35+ min ago (477+ words) GATLINBURG, Tenn. " The Tennessee General Assembly passed a new bill aiming to protect both bears and people. Governor Bill Lee signed it on Tuesday. The act is set to take effect July 1." Senate Bill 2597, sponsored by Rep. Fred Atchley (R-Sevierville),…...
Can Dogs Talk?" NOVA explores the button trend
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (485+ words) Animals talking to people? That's been a long-cherished fantasy for millennia. Only now the question is seriously being asked as PBS's Wednesday NOVA special "Can Dogs Talk" examines the scientific evidence by exploring the viral social media" phenomenon of "button…...
KVUE's Pet of the Week: Twilight - the pup with a million-dollar smile
7+ hour, 30+ min ago (49+ words) Twilight is ready to trade kennel life for couch cuddles, neighborhood walks and a forever home. The Yankees ace is on his way back. 'The Morning Show' actress has a versatile, winter-friendly. .. Twilight is ready to trade kennel life for…...
Study suggests dogs can learn new words by eavesdropping on their owners
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (380+ words) Only an elite group of gifted word-learner'dogs'can retain the names of hundreds of toys. Scientists know of about'50 such pooches, but they aren't yet sure what's behind their wordy skills. Now, new research is pushing the limits of'what the dogs…...
Dog skips vet appointment to show up at daycare unannounced: "zero remorse
20+ hour, 51+ min ago (759+ words) Apr 17, 2026 at 09: 24 AM EDT Going to the vets isn't always the most fun experience, which is why one rescue dog took matters into her own paws by going on a little adventure to her favorite place instead. Security footage captured…...