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If it isn’t a wolf or a fox, what exactly is a maned wolf?
The maned wolf looks like several animals combined, but it is neither a true wolf nor a fox. Its closest living relative is the short-legged bush dog.
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Animals and nature
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If it isn’t a wolf or a fox, what exactly is a maned wolf?
The maned wolf looks like several animals combined, but it is neither a true…
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Why some kākāpō chicks will grow up without names
New Zealand’s kākāpō population reached 325 in 2026. Meet Sirocco, hear the remarkable courtship…
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Jesse Adams spent years rescuing animals. A drone attack in Ukraine ended his life.
Jesse Adams died during an animal evacuation in Ukraine on October 25, 2026. His…
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Annautaq’s new walrus family changed before introductions began
An orphaned walrus traveled nearly 4,000 miles to join a carefully selected herd. Then…
Science and space
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If it isn’t a wolf or a fox, what exactly is a maned wolf?
The maned wolf looks like several animals combined, but it is neither a true…
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Tessa’s giraffe birth watch has a new indoor camera link
Cincinnati Zoo has changed Tessa’s indoor camera link. Here’s where to follow the birth…
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Pope Leo leaves Gemelli after lung cancer surgery. What comes next?
Pope Leo XIV is back at the Vatican after lung cancer surgery. His discharge…
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Jonathan the tortoise is about 194. His worn beak tells another story of survival
At an estimated 194, Jonathan the tortoise is helping scientists investigate the biology of…
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