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You probably shouldn't hug your dogs, regardless of how adorable they are
Dogs are adorable and friendly. Your dog is probably a member of your family — not just your pet.I certainly sympathize.My dog Goodwin, seen above surveying Brooklyn, sleeps in the same bed I do. He...
View ArticleHow animals have changed since humans started breeding them
Humans have a long history of breeding animals for food. The animals, however, may not look the same as they do now when they were first domesticated.Original reporting by Tanya LewisPhoto courtesy of...
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A startup is hiring a 'social petworking coach' to help people make their...
A company in London is hiring a "coach" to help pets become social media stars.One in six pet owners have social media accounts for their pets.A cottage industry of talent agencies and other services...
View ArticleThese are the 3 dogs with the most health problems
Kim Kavin is the author of "The Dog Merchants." She explains which dog breeds have the most health problems. Following is a transcript of the video.Kim Kavin: You have the French bulldogs with the...
View ArticleThis rare reptile has two arms and no legs, and it gets around just fine
Evolution is responsible for some weird animals on Earth, but this two-armed worm might just be the weirdest. Following is a transcript of the video.This creature is like a worm with two little arms!...
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The secrets of the mysterious Yeti have been revealed by genetics
The Yeti — or abominable snowman — has been described in legends as a mysterious ape-like creature or "man-bear" that stalks the Himalayas.People have connected bones, teeth, hair, and other samples...
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Everyone is freaking out about this optical illusion of a dog's face — here's...
A viral photo of a couple of dogs on Reddit makes it look like one has a serious issue.It's an illusion: the head is sideways and a dark mark on its cheek looks like an eye.Our illustrations should...
View ArticleThis police dog lost two toes after being shot — now he’s fighting fit and...
This police dog just returned to work after being shot.Mikey works for the Fresno County Sheriff’s office.He was accidentally shot by a deputy in July.He lost two toes after the incident but is still...
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It's time to stop spreading these popular myths about animals
The animal kingdom is home to one remarkable fact after another.To name a few: Sperm whales can hold their breath for an hour, the most venomous animal on Earth is a snail, and tiny freshwater hydras...
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Peregrine falcons target prey like guided missiles — and the strategy could...
Peregrine falcons target prey the same way that missiles hit moving targets, according to a new study by Oxford University researchers.The birds use quick adjustments to maintain the same angle as they...
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11 places you can visit that are completely overrun by animals
Humans have taken over most of the world's land, but animals still reign supreme in some places.We scoured the internet to find the coolest places where animals outnumber humans, or have taken over the...
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Instagram has launched alerts to warn users of the cruelty and exploitation...
Instagram now alerts users to the potential animal abuse going on behind nature snaps.The alert is triggered when users search for photos of popular hands-on animal experiences, including koala...
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These are 15 of the best photos scientists took in 2017 — and they show the...
Scientists explore the most unique corners of our world. They survey the frigid waters underneath the edge of Antarctica, watch polar bears circle as they look for a patch of ice to rest on, and gaze...
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A newly discovered duck-like dinosaur had a neck like a goose's and claws...
A dinosaur newly discovered in Mongolia was most likely semiaquatic, a trait that hadn't been found in dinosaurs before.The finding helps establish a new subfamily of dinosaurs.The creature had a neck...
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This soul-crushing video of a starving polar bear on dry land shows how...
Heartbreaking video shows a starving polar bear scavenging for food on dry land.The scene in Canada's Baffin Islands was taken by National Geographic photographer Paul Nicklen.Nicklen said he and his...
View ArticleCoyote Peterson explains what most people get wrong about sharks
Sharks often get a bad rap, but they aren't necessarily out to make you their lunch. We spoke with Coyote Peterson, who hosts the popular YouTube channel Brave Wilderness, about one of the biggest...
View ArticleEverything we know about 'porgs' — the penguin-like creatures from 'Star...
The new trailer for "Star Wars: The Last Jedi" is out, and there's already a breakout star of the film, at least according to the internet. A new creature called a porg is featured for a brief few...
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A 99-million-year-old fossil shows even dinosaurs got bitten by ticks
A new study of a fossil from Burma reveals a tick grasping a dinosaur feather, providing our first evidence that ticks preyed on dinosaurs.Scientists also found a new species of tick — Deinocroton...
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40 hysterical winners from this year's Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards
The annual Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards capture hilarious photos of animals.The contest aims to raise awareness about conservation.Here are this year's winners, "Highly Commended" entries, and...
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This myth people keep quoting about how bees shouldn't be able to fly is...
There is a popular misconception that bees shouldn't be able to fly.In reality, this is not true, because they can and do fly all the time.The science behind how they can fly involves the way they move...
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