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Animal advocate Tracey Stewart worked with the Farm Sanctuary Emergency Rescue Team to re-home the abandoned animals. 
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Wildlife underpasses and overpasses have reduced animal-related car crashes in Colorado.
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seems like a safer solution - for animals and humans . .
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The Natural History Museum, London, announced the finalists for its 53rd Wildlife Photographer of the Year contest.
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stunning photos! are we not entrusted with their survival? . .
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it's baby love..... . .
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Wildlife conservationist and photographer Sam Trull offers an intimate (and downright adorable) look at what it's like to hang out with sloths all day.
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who can resist that face?
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The training organization posted an "open letter" against the use of shock collars on its site; I break down the key points.
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never saw a reason to do this... it is about training - the owner!
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Groundhog Day tends to hog the spotlight, but Feb. 2 is also World Wetlands Day. To mark the occasion, here's a photo tribute to the planet's marshes, swamps an
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fascinating look at only a small part of our eco system
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From their smart stripes to the power of their kicks, behold the wonders of zebras.
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many things still to learn about critters....
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Meet some wild and exotic cats that are still fine-looking felines.
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beautiful creatures...
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For the love of animals. Pass it on.
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how do you just toss a dog out into the desert?
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"These animals might be as common as dinosaurs soon."
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a tragedy that could be prevented
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Tanzania's Lake Natron calcifies the animals that die in its waters, and Nick Brandt captures them with eerie photographs.
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I have been in the dead sea - nothing like this....
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These 12 animals are being threatened by climate change. Here's what you can do to help.
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will they survive.....
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The barrage of Darwin Award-worthy and just plain cruel animal selfie photos in the news is our cue for a reality check.
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depends on the animal - sometimes you may be better off just saying no! . .
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The legal killing of Spitfire, a beloved gray wolf, has sparked renewed efforts to establish a buffer zone around Yellowstone National Park.
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sad - in this day of hi-tech and virtual reality - why hunters feel the need to kill... and it is no longer a fairly even match - hi-tech weapons mean the hunter does not necessarily need a high level of skill to kill a defenseless animal... . .
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Human residents can evacuate during hurricanes, but zoo and aquarium residents have to hunker down and weather the storm.
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not everyone can leave - responsibility for their survival shifts from nature to the captors . .
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The animal kingdom has always surprised us with some pretty formidable creatures but these extinct animals are something out of our worst nightmares.
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I dunno - he looks kinda cute....
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The Ili pika, an animal sometimes referred to as the 'magic rabbit,' is more endangered than the panda.
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definitely a cutie....
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He may not have a traditional home like most dogs, but Berkley most definitely has a purpose. The 4-year-old mastiff/yellow mouth cur mix has saved hundreds of lives as a blood donor, according to Oklahoma City's KOCO News, who first reported the story.
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dogs are people too - from People... story about a dog that donates blood....
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For the love of animals. Pass it on.
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deformities exist throughout the animal kingdom....
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Remarkably, the creature even managed to lay eggs that hatched into offspring shortly after being revived.
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uhmmm.... OK
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Bring the positivity he will.
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who can resist that smile :-)
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A kangaroo joey who survived a fire in Waroona, Australia, was rescued and is recovering in a clinic.
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they are affected too...
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Staff were worried when the wild otter started hanging out in the lagoon, but they were delighted when she gave birth to what appears to be a healthy pup.
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Merry Christmas little one....
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The Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards highlights excellent images that showcase "the funny side of the majestic creatures we love to photograph and protect."
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just plain old funny animal photos....
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Star Trek has its way with the perception of the Klingons – and their eating habits. Wonder how aliens would look at us? Perhaps when we show more respect for other living beings, the aliens will visit instead of doing a fly-by with their doors locked!
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