Tag: Animals
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11 Critically endangered turtle species
Today is World Turtle Day and we want to bring attention to these beautiful, unique, and sometimes odd critically endangered species.
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Florida man under investigation for jumping on manatees (Video)
"Here you have a manatee just swimming down a canal not hurting anyone. To actually go out of your way to harm them, what would make you want to do that?"
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What are the world's top 10 favorite animal species?
To celebrate its 10th anniversary, ARKive asked its users to vote for their favorite species. Over 14,000 votes from 162 countries have been cast, and now the results are in.
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See what it's like to be eaten by a Grizzly bear in Alaska (video from GoPro camera)
Ever wondered what it's like to be eaten by a grizzly bear? Probably not... Except maybe in a nightmare. In any case, it's now possible to see (if not feel) what it's like from the safety of your home.
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Mysterious anteater birth is ripe for an anteater-themed soap opera
Armani has some explaining to do. But she is, of course, an anteater, and they're notoriously tight-lipped.
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Cats are going extinct: 12 most endangered feline species
It is Endangered Species Day and we are acknowledging it by bringing attention to these feline species that are on the verge of disappearing.
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Dogs are going extinct: 8 most endangered canid species
It is Endangered Species Day and we are acknowledging it by bringing attention to these canid species that are on the brink of disappearing.
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Kindhearted cop halts traffic pursuit to escort a family of ducks off the road (Video)
Who says the motto "to protect and serve" only applies to people?
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Researcher decodes prairie dog language, discovers they've been talking about us (Video)
The results show that praire dogs aren't only extremely effective communicators, they also pay close attention to detail.
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Not too late to reverse dramatic declines in biodiversity
A new study finds climate change will halve the living space of half of plants and one third of animals if we don't act now; but there is hope.
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Poacher trampled to death by the elephant he was trying to shoot
As their numbers continue to slip lower despite efforts to curb illegal hunting, the elephants themselves may soon prove to be a poacher's greatest deterrent.
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Tree surgeon in England goes out of his way to save 20,000 bees
Thankfully, there are folks like John Joinson who are doing their part to keep those black and yellow bugs in the pink.
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Three male fish, the last of their kind, must find a mate or else go extinct
If you happen to know of any female fish of the Mangarahara cichlid variety, the London Zoo would very much like to introduce her to a couple of extremely
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Indian villagers rush to the rescue of a baby elephant (Video)
While it's safe to say that the kindhearted locals were driven by empathy and compassion, thankfully a video has emerged to ensure that their show of altruism doesn't go unnoticed by the world.
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'Critter cams' capture life from a bear's point of view (Video)
Biologists are now beginning to get a better idea of what urban bears are up to when they think no one is watching.
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Hundreds of starving sea lion pups get a helping hand [Photos]
The Pacific Marine Mammal Center in Laguna Beach, California, is overflowing with rescued sea lion pups. The center has taken in over 300 of the 1,300+ sea lion pups that have turned up starving and dehydrated. Here is their rescue efforts, in photos.
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Dangerous invasive Giant African Snails discovered in Texas
An invasive species of Giant African Snails has been popping up all over the map recently, from Australia to the US.
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It's National Pet Week! Here's how to celebrate
This week is all about celebrating the bond between pets and their humans, and learning as much as you can about smart and eco-savvy pet ownership.
