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Fifty years after Jaws hit theaters, great white sharks remain some of the most iconic fish in the ocean. But despite their notoriety, they’re far from the largest shark species.…
U.S. seal populations have rebounded — and so have their conflicts with humans
Alix Morris’s A Year with the Seals is not just a journey into the lives of harbor and gray seals — it’s a thoughtful, layered meditation on what happens after…
The pandemic pet boom was real. The happiness boost wasn’t
A new study challenges the belief in a universal “pet effect” on human well-being. Using data collected during COVID-19 lockdowns, researchers found no significant change in respondents’ well-being when they…
Foxes arrive as unannounced visitors at Google’s splashy new U.K. headquarters
The building, which is still under construction, has been nicknamed the “landscraper.” Foxes sneaking into Google’s massive new U.K. headquarters — the soon-to-be-completed “landscraper” in King’s Cross — may sound…
Rescued Chimp Reunites With Man Who Saved His Life And Gives The Biggest Hug
They share the sweetest bond.Citron’s story is a moving reminder of both the devastation and the hope that exist within the world of wildlife conservation. From tragedy to healing, his…
Students Win BOBS® from Skechers® Scholarship Sharing How Rescue Pets Changed Their Lives
“I am honored to have my art featured.” What a heartwarming testament to the power of rescue animals and the people who love them. Carina Moser and Sofia Santana’s stories…
Which animals can count and understand simple math?
Many animals have a sense of quantity, but they don’t count or do math the way humans do. 🧠 Numerosity: The Animal Sense of Quantity Across the animal kingdom, many…
Bear’s new titanium tooth is world’s biggest-ever crown
Lake Superior Zoo in Minnesota announced it has given a brown bear the world’s largest dental crown, with the bear now sporting a silver titanium canine. Bear-y Big News: Tundra…
Cow rescued after becoming trapped in mud
Moo-ving Rescue: Nettie the Cow Saved from Mud in Kent A cow named Nettie is safe and sound after becoming stuck in thick mud in a field near High Halden,…
Animal cruelty reports rise by a third in a year
Reports of Animal Cruelty Surge by One-Third in England and Wales During Summer 2024 The RSPCA has revealed a 33% surge in reports of animal cruelty across England and Wales…