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A plague researcher died in Siberia. Russia says no plague cases were found
Nearly 200 contacts were monitored after a researcher at Russia’s Irkutsk Anti-Plague Institute died from unexplained pneumonia. Plague remains unconfirmed,…
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The five most expensive cat breeds in the world
Cats have been part of our lives for thousands of years as revered symbols, mystical companions, and beloved pets. While…
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All that fur makes the Pallas’s cat look like an absolute unit
The Pallas’s cat is a cute little furball. Pallas’s cats are about the same size as domestic cats — they measure up…
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