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Asian Longhorned Ticks Just Drained A Fifth North Carolina Cow To Death

This tick species was initially indigenous to Asia, but made its way to Australia and New Zealand before arriving in the U.S. It now has populations in at least 10 states.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 12, 2019

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Asian Longhorned Ticks Just Drained A Fifth North Carolina Cow To Death

This tick species was initially indigenous to Asia, but made its way to Australia and New Zealand before arriving in the U.S. It now has populations in at least 10 states.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 12, 2019

Aspen’s Dogs Are Getting Stoned AF From Eating Human Feces Laced With THC

Dr. Scott Dolginow said he sees between three and 10 high dogs come in per week. However, this isn't from the dogs getting into a stash at home, but rather indulging in a trail-side snack.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 12, 2019

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Aspen’s Dogs Are Getting Stoned AF From Eating Human Feces Laced With THC

Dr. Scott Dolginow said he sees between three and 10 high dogs come in per week. However, this isn't from the dogs getting into a stash at home, but rather indulging in a trail-side snack.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 12, 2019

Scientists Find Organisms That Are Still Alive In The Arctic Ice

Million-year-old single-celled organisms have been brought back to life before, but now scientists are bringing back ancient moss — and even a 40,000-year-old worm.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jul 10, 2019

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Scientists Find Organisms That Are Still Alive In The Arctic Ice

Million-year-old single-celled organisms have been brought back to life before, but now scientists are bringing back ancient moss — and even a 40,000-year-old worm.

By Marco Margaritoff • July 10, 2019

Lions And Tigers Are Bred In Disturbing Farms To Supply Chinese Medicine Trade, Report Shows

In South Africa, there are an estimated 244 facilities that keep 6,000 to 8,000 lions and 280 tigers in cruel captivity and shipped at least 70 metric tonnes of bones between 2007 and 2016.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 9, 2019

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Lions And Tigers Are Bred In Disturbing Farms To Supply Chinese Medicine Trade, Report Shows

In South Africa, there are an estimated 244 facilities that keep 6,000 to 8,000 lions and 280 tigers in cruel captivity and shipped at least 70 metric tonnes of bones between 2007 and 2016.

By Natasha Ishak • July 9, 2019

Despite Public Outcry And Low Demand, Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

By Natasha Ishak • Jul 1, 2019

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Despite Public Outcry And Low Demand, Japan Resumes Whale Hunting After 31-Year Ban

Whaling has been a Japanese tradition for centuries and was particularly important post-World War II to feed the country's poor. Now, the government wants to revive the whaling industry despite growing disinterest in whale meat among Japanese.

By Natasha Ishak • July 1, 2019

Man Mauled And ‘Preserved As Food’ By Bear Survives A Month In Its Den

Known only as Alexander, the victim was mauled and dragged into a brown bear's den as food for later. When found, he resembled a mummified corpse.

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 27, 2019

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Man Mauled And ‘Preserved As Food’ By Bear Survives A Month In Its Den

Known only as Alexander, the victim was mauled and dragged into a brown bear's den as food for later. When found, he resembled a mummified corpse.

By Marco Margaritoff • June 27, 2019

Fur Farming Set To Be Outlawed In Ireland

“It is impossible to regulate the fur trade and somehow make it kinder. It is not farming at all. The mink are gassed at six months and their skins are pulled off.”

By Marco Margaritoff • Jun 26, 2019

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Fur Farming Set To Be Outlawed In Ireland

“It is impossible to regulate the fur trade and somehow make it kinder. It is not farming at all. The mink are gassed at six months and their skins are pulled off.”

By Marco Margaritoff • June 26, 2019

Heartbreaking Photo Of Dog Waiting For Deceased Owner Prompts Hundreds Of Adoption Offers

Three-year-old Labrador mix "Moose" had no idea that his owner had passed away from cancer, and continued to wait at his bedside.

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 26, 2019

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Heartbreaking Photo Of Dog Waiting For Deceased Owner Prompts Hundreds Of Adoption Offers

Three-year-old Labrador mix "Moose" had no idea that his owner had passed away from cancer, and continued to wait at his bedside.

By Natasha Ishak • June 26, 2019

Three Hunters Brag About Illegally Killing Yellowstone Mountain Lion Online — And Get Caught

"You know, we ended up getting a lot of this information from a guy in Bozeman off of Facebook," a park agent said during the interrogation, "'cause you guys put a bunch of stuff on social media."

By Natasha Ishak • Jun 25, 2019

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Three Hunters Brag About Illegally Killing Yellowstone Mountain Lion Online — And Get Caught

"You know, we ended up getting a lot of this information from a guy in Bozeman off of Facebook," a park agent said during the interrogation, "'cause you guys put a bunch of stuff on social media."

By Natasha Ishak • June 25, 2019

Meet The Entelodont, The Horse-Sized “Hell Pig” Whose Teeth Were As Thick As A Human Wrist

Weighing in at 2,000 pounds and sporting arm-sized fangs, the entelodont earned its status as the "hell pig" of prehistoric North America.

By Kaleena Fraga • Jun 24, 2019

Meet The Entelodont, The Horse-Sized “Hell Pig” Whose Teeth Were As Thick As A Human Wrist

Weighing in at 2,000 pounds and sporting arm-sized fangs, the entelodont earned its status as the "hell pig" of prehistoric North America.

By Kaleena Fraga • June 24, 2019