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Rescue group in Las Vegas tries to catch a toucan that escaped its owner before it’s too late
41+ min ago (515+ words) But after a closer look, she realized it was a toucan " a tropical bird native to rainforests in Central and South America known for their large, colorful bills. "They're beautiful birds, so being able to see something like that so…...
‘Waddle Into Action’ for African penguins at Como Park Zoo & Conservatory
2+ hour, 15+ min ago (185+ words) The 10 African penguins of Como Zoo will be celebrated this weekend in a free, family-friendly event that will also highlight the global conservation efforts to protect this critically endangered species. "Waddle Into Action" will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday…...
Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica’s near-freezing deep
1+ day, 5+ hour ago (498+ words) Many experts had thought sharks didn't exist in the frigid waters of Antarctica before this sleeper shark lumbered warily and briefly into the spotlight of a video camera, researcher Alan Jamieson said this week. The shark, filmed in January 2025, was…...
A California photographer is on a quest to photograph hundreds of native bees
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (559+ words) Krystle Hickman crouches over with her specialized camera fitted to capture the minute details of the bee's antennae and fuzzy behind. "Oh my gosh, you are so cute," Hickman murmurs before the female sweat bee flies away. "Saving the bees…...
A 410-pound manatee rescued from a Florida storm drain is now recovering at SeaWorld Orlando
1+ week, 1+ day ago (248+ words) Multiple fire rescue units and officials from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, the University of Florida and even Jack's Wrecker Service were brought in Tuesday to get the 410-pound sea cow out of the storm drain in Melbourne…...
The US has a new center in Texas to disperse sterile screwworm flies to block a parasite it spawns
1+ week, 3+ day ago (427+ words) By JOHN HANNA and ERIC GAY U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott unveiled the new facility on a former Air Force base near Edinburg, Texas. It will allow the U.S. to disperse millions of sterile male New World…...
Pet sounds: Why some dog owners share music with their 4-legged friends
2+ week, 15+ hour ago (851+ words) People use music to set moods, create a desired atmosphere and evoke memories of family and friends. The right song at the right time can have similar effects for some dogs. Pet owners, trainers and animal shelter workers sometimes use…...
Collar cams offer a bear’s eye view into the lives of grizzlies on Alaska’s desolate North Slope
2+ week, 2+ day ago (740+ words) Twelve of the 200 or so grizzlies that roam the frigid, treeless terrain near the Arctic Ocean have been outfitted with the cameras as part of a research project by Washington State University and the Alaska Department of Fish and Game....
Pets featured in our newsletter in January
2+ week, 2+ day ago (539+ words) In January, we featured 11 cats and 14 dogs in our weekday newsletter. "These were our baby girls Rascal and Ebony 16 years ago on husband Jerry's lap," Diane writes. "Too cold to even go out and get the paper," Alberic writes. "Here's…...
Freezing reptile dubbed ‘Lizard in a blizzard’ is rescued after being buried in Rhode Island snow
2+ week, 5+ day ago (233+ words) According to the New England Wildlife Center, the Providence man spotted the tegu lizard from his driveway on Tuesday. The reptile was quickly brought it indoors and wrapped in a T-shirt to help conserve heat. ET Reptiles, a reptile store…...