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Marineland’s belugas reached new homes. Four have now died.
Peekachu, Rain, Jelly Bean and Osiris died after leaving Marineland. The receiving aquariums’ updates show why the health of the…
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Fat Bear Week 2026 adds voting time after opening-day overload
Fat Bear Week 2026 extended its opening matchups after record turnout overloaded the polls. Here’s what changed and how to…
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How bears catch salmon: the skills behind Fat Bear Week
From Bucky’s unusual fishing spot to selective feeding and autumn snorkeling, the skills behind Fat Bear Week go well beyond…
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Bear 132’s missing cub came home. Now the family enters Fat Bear Week together
One of Bear 132’s three cubs spent several days alone at Brooks River before reuniting with its mother. Their 2026…
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Could a wild bear’s broken jaw be repaired? Why Chunk’s case is different
Readers following Chunk’s story after Fat Bear Week 2026 expanded to 16 entries have asked a fair question: if a…
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Fat Bear Week 2026 expands to 16 entries after a record cub year
Fat Bear Week 2026 has expanded to 16 entries, including five family groups, after an extraordinary cub season at Brooks…
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Bolivia’s new wild cat already had a local name
Meet Leopardus tilcayo, Bolivia’s newly described wild cat, and learn how genetics clarified its identity while its wild population remains…
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Can screwworm be treated? What the Texas horse case means
Screwworm can be treated, but prevention drugs have limits. What the Texas horse case means for wound care, pets and…
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If NYC bans horse-drawn carriages, where do the horses go?
New York hasn’t enacted its proposed horse-carriage ban. The debate also raises practical questions about retirement homes, drivers’ incomes and…
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