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Watch: Rescuers free entangled minke whale off Cape Cod
17+ hour, 41+ min ago (285+ words) Crews rushed to rescue a severely entangled minke whale off the waters east of Cape Cod on Tuesday. The 18-foot whale was first seen entangled last Sunday in Cape Cod Bay by recreational fishermen. The Marine Animal Entanglement Response Program…...
Injured penguins sport copper vests to help them heal
1+ week, 1+ day ago (287+ words) Researchers in Chile have designed an unlikely new garment for injured penguins — snug red vests threaded with copper and zinc that they hope will help the aquatic birds heal faster. Veterinarians have found success in the past using such suits…...
Fat Marmot Week winner announced
1+ week, 6+ day ago (404+ words) Large rodent lovers, rejoice! A winner has been crowned in the inaugural Fat Marmot Week contest, and he sure looks ready for a long winter. The winning marmot, Dawn, ate his way to a 13.2-pound weight — up from 8.5 pounds at…...
Black bear caught on camera raiding bird feeder in Mass. town
2+ week, 21+ hour ago (131+ words) A black bear was caught on camera getting a late-night snack in Paxton, Massachusetts, on Friday night. Viewer video sent to NewsCenter 5 by Pam Lovejoy shows the bear chowing down on a bird feeder. Lovejoy said she is now off…...
MSPCA-Angell, partners host fee-waived dog adoption event this weekend
3+ week, 3+ day ago (411+ words) Massachusetts animal shelters are waiving adoption fees for adult dogs during a three-day statewide event this weekend. When are dog adoption fees waived in Massachusetts? The MSPCA-Angell and six other animal welfare organizations will participate in the Clear the Shelters…...