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PETA Says We Should Stop Using The Word ‘Pet’ Because It’s Derogatory To Animals

PETA's president urged pet owners to use the terms "animal companion" instead of "pet" and "guardian" instead of "owner."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 11, 2020

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PETA Says We Should Stop Using The Word ‘Pet’ Because It’s Derogatory To Animals

PETA's president urged pet owners to use the terms "animal companion" instead of "pet" and "guardian" instead of "owner."

By Natasha Ishak • February 11, 2020

The Sluggish Life Of An Olm, A Blind Salamander That Can Remain Motionless For Years

The olm can live to be 100 and often goes years without food, sex, or even moving. One was recently observed doing absolutely nothing for 2, 569 days straight.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 6, 2020

The Sluggish Life Of An Olm, A Blind Salamander That Can Remain Motionless For Years

The olm can live to be 100 and often goes years without food, sex, or even moving. One was recently observed doing absolutely nothing for 2, 569 days straight.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 6, 2020

Fireflies Face Extinction Due To Habitat Loss, Pesticides, And Light Pollution

Just as losing the bees would have a major impact on humankind, the loss of fireflies could also spell disaster.

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 4, 2020

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Fireflies Face Extinction Due To Habitat Loss, Pesticides, And Light Pollution

Just as losing the bees would have a major impact on humankind, the loss of fireflies could also spell disaster.

By Natasha Ishak • February 4, 2020

Mexican Officials Discover Another Dead Body Linked To Its Famous Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

"Something strange is happening, because they're finishing off all the activists, the people who are doing something for society."

By Natasha Ishak • Feb 3, 2020

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Mexican Officials Discover Another Dead Body Linked To Its Famous Monarch Butterfly Sanctuary

"Something strange is happening, because they're finishing off all the activists, the people who are doing something for society."

By Natasha Ishak • February 3, 2020

Meet Dymka, The Bionic Cat Whose Frostbitten Paws Were Replaced With Titanium Ones

In the most devastating cases, feline frostbite injuries require amputation. But unlike most victims, Dymka the cat now has titanium prosthetics to help her walk around.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 31, 2020

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Meet Dymka, The Bionic Cat Whose Frostbitten Paws Were Replaced With Titanium Ones

In the most devastating cases, feline frostbite injuries require amputation. But unlike most victims, Dymka the cat now has titanium prosthetics to help her walk around.

By Natasha Ishak • January 31, 2020

This Rescue Owl Was ‘Too Fat To Fly,’ So The Sanctuary Had To Put Her On A Diet

"She absolutely gorged herself and got very fat. She had a lovely time, but went too far."

By Marco Margaritoff • Jan 31, 2020

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This Rescue Owl Was ‘Too Fat To Fly,’ So The Sanctuary Had To Put Her On A Diet

"She absolutely gorged herself and got very fat. She had a lovely time, but went too far."

By Marco Margaritoff • January 31, 2020

CEO Makes $6 Million Thank You Ad To Air During Super Bowl For Vets Who Saved His Dog

Scout, who's now maybe the most expensive golden retriever alive, will star in the 30-second ad titled 'Lucky Dog.'

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 30, 2020

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CEO Makes $6 Million Thank You Ad To Air During Super Bowl For Vets Who Saved His Dog

Scout, who's now maybe the most expensive golden retriever alive, will star in the 30-second ad titled 'Lucky Dog.'

By Natasha Ishak • January 30, 2020

200 Billion Locusts Invade Kenya In The Worst Infestation In 70 Years

These unbeliveable photographs capture the horrifying locust invasion that is sweeping Kenya and other parts of East Africa.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 27, 2020

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200 Billion Locusts Invade Kenya In The Worst Infestation In 70 Years

These unbeliveable photographs capture the horrifying locust invasion that is sweeping Kenya and other parts of East Africa.

By Natasha Ishak • January 27, 2020

Four New Species Of ‘Walking Sharks’ Discovered Between Indonesia And Australia

These species split off from the shark family tree nine million years ago, making them the most recent evolutionary adaptation to occur among sharks.

By Natasha Ishak • Jan 22, 2020

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Four New Species Of ‘Walking Sharks’ Discovered Between Indonesia And Australia

These species split off from the shark family tree nine million years ago, making them the most recent evolutionary adaptation to occur among sharks.

By Natasha Ishak • January 22, 2020

From Dogs To Radioactive Boars, Animals Are Thriving Inside’s Fukushima’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone

Despite the danger from radioactive fallout inside the Fukushima Evacuation Zone, animals from wild boars to feral cats are living their best life free from human interference.

By Erin Kelly • Jan 20, 2020

From Dogs To Radioactive Boars, Animals Are Thriving Inside’s Fukushima’s Nuclear Exclusion Zone

Despite the danger from radioactive fallout inside the Fukushima Evacuation Zone, animals from wild boars to feral cats are living their best life free from human interference.

By Erin Kelly • January 20, 2020