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    Scots Use Sewing to Rescue Puffins

    If you can sew, you can save the puffins. At least, that is, if you live on the remote Scottish island of St. Kilda, where dozens of baby birds become lost in flight and die after heading inland instead of out towards sea. Read More

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    Stray Cats Keep Lost Child Safe

    We’ve all heard the stories of children being raised by animals, like the Jungle Book’s Mowgli, or the real-life Russian “wolf boy” discovered in a Russian forest last year. But a new discovery in Argentina reveals a nurturing spirit that you wouldn’t expect to see in one particular species: the common cat. Read More

  • puppy

    Puppies Keep Toddler Safe During Night in Woods

    When a three-year-old got lost outside of his home, his two dogs helped keep him safe and warm until he was rescued. Read More

  • horses

    Philanthropist Rescues Wild Horses

    A wealthy horse lover has decided to adopt most or all of the 30,000 wild horses and burros that are currently being held on federal land. Read More

  • dog

    Dog Survives Collision with Train

    Ned Quinn assumed his dog was dead after she was hit by a freight train. But the next day, he was reunited with his best friend. Read More

  • bat

    Giant Bat Swoops Back from Brink of Extinction

    You’d better duck—a giant bat species is swooping back after a near-brush with extinction. Read More

  • godwit

    Bird Breaks World Record for Longest Flight

    Think a journey from Alaska to New Zealand sounds like a killer of a red-eye flight? The 7,200-mile trek wouldn’t be much fun for a human sitting comfortably in a 747—but chances are, it’s a much bigger challenge for the bar-tailed godwit. Read More

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    Pet Horse Is Award-Winning Painter

    Cholla, a mustang-quarter horse mix, began painting about four years ago, using his teeth to hold a watercolor brush and stroke a sheet of paper. Read More

  • manatee

    Manatee Rescued Off Cape Cod

    Recently, locals around Sesuit Harbor Cape Cod, Massachusetts caught a glimpse of an unusual sea creature heading towards shore: a giant male manatee, weighing in around 800 to 1,000 pounds. Read More

  • shark

    Man Fights Shark to Rescue His Dog

    Most people wouldn’t voluntarily mess with a shark. But when it’s about to devour your best friend, what else can you do? Read More

  • dog

    City Uses DNA Tests to Help Dog Owners Behave

    In an Israeli city, officials are collecting DNA samples from all area dogs, and using their database to track down who’s been good or bad. Read More

  • dog

    Dog Calls 911 to Help Sick Owner

    Joe Stalnaker’s German shepherd, Buddy, seems like the kind of dog you’d love to have around whenever emergency strikes. This intelligent service dog is trained to help his owner in all sorts of ways - including calling 911 when Stalnaker has an accident. Read More

  • studbook

    Online Dating for Endangered Species

    Plenty of people have found their true loves on sites like Match.com and e-Harmony - but now, even animals are getting in on the act. Read More

  • beluga

    Beluga Whale Learns to Talk

    Most of us know that dolphins speak their own language - and now it looks like they’re not the only deep-sea creatures capable of a chat: a beluga whale has been taught to talk. Read More

  • cow

    Cattle Can Tell Directions

    If you ever want to know which way is north or south, and you can’t seem to find your compass, there’s a simple solution: Just ask a cow for directions. Read More


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