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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 rescue work also supported animals and their owners in Canada.
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Animals and nature
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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…
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Leopard attack kills keeper who spent nearly 40 years at Beekse Bergen
A longtime keeper at Beekse Bergen has died after a Persian leopard attack. Two…
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The giraffe families behind April’s and Tessa’s birth watches
Tajiri and Azizi were April’s sons. Fennessy is Tessa’s son, and Zoey shares his…
Science and space
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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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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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