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The jaguarundi hunts in daylight and looks like an otter
With an otter-like outline and a preference for daylight, the jaguarundi stands apart from many wild cats. Research into its meals, habitat and missing U.S. population reveals why conservationists are concerned.
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Bruno’s handler lay beside him after the overpass fall
The Park City police dog survived serious injuries and surgery. His recovery has left readers asking what comes next for him and his partner.
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Animals and nature
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Bruno’s handler lay beside him after the overpass fall
The Park City police dog survived serious injuries and surgery. His recovery has left…
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Bear baiting is returning to Alaska’s preserves. The bears that leave matter too
Alaska’s bear-baiting rule changes in November. The debate reaches beyond how many bears are…
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LouLou’s AirTag helped rescuers find her after an Alaska avalanche
An AirTag helped narrow the search for LouLou after an Alaska avalanche. Volunteers and…
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Meet Mantayo, the orphaned polar bear growing up in Winnipeg
Rescued near Churchill after his mother died, Mantayo is settling into Assiniboine Park Zoo.…
Science and space
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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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Margaret Hamilton helped Apollo reach the Moon by preparing for failure
The famous photograph shows a stack of software listings. Margaret Hamilton’s larger contribution was…
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Watch Big Bear’s eagle cam capture a meteor after midnight
Big Bear’s eagle cameras captured a meteor early on October 6. Watch the source…
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