Extremely Rare Pigs That Can Fight Off Bears Saved From Extinction by Farmers
The wooly Mangalitza—that is able to fight off bears—is being led away from going locally extinct as a farm species in the UK.
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Secrets of Humpback Whales: Scientists Record 600 Different Calls at Sea Including Some Never Heard Before
Sounds made by humpback whales—including a previously unknown call—have given researchers a glimpse of their lives in the high seas.
John Kerry's Global Ocean Conference Raises 400+ Commitments Worth $16 Billion to Protect Ocean Health
The Our Ocean Conference concluded recently with the announcement a grand tally of 410 commitments worth $16.35 Billion.
Florida Chihuahua is World's Oldest Living Dog Setting Guinness Record
A new record for the world's oldest dog living has been confirmed in Florida: Meet Chihuahua TobyKeith. Born on 9 January, 2001, he's 21 years old.
World's Biggest Wildlife Crossing Breaks Ground on Earth Day
A landmark Earth Day ceremony to celebrate the start of construction on the Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Southern California just happened.
After US Declared Largest Woodpecker Extinct, New Evidence Supports Belief They Are Still Here
After more than 75 years without a scientific sighting, a team from the National Aviary believe they've found the ivory-billed woodpecker.
Sloth Is Friends With Zookeeper and Won't Get Out of Bed Until They've Had Morning Cuddles
A sloth has formed an adorable relationship with its keeper and refuses to get out of bed until they've had their morning cuddles—and a zoo tour.
Millipede Species Named After Taylor Swift by Scientist Superfan: 'Her music helped me through grad school'
Taylor Swift, an American singer known for her musical talents, has earned a new accolade. She now has a new species of millipede named after her.
Adorable Cotton-top Tamarin Babies Born, Bolstering One of Most Endangered Primate Species (LOOK)
Adorable photos celebrate new births for one of the world's most endangered primates-the cotton-top tamarins-born to zoos in US and England.
Bigger than Texas: Huge New Marine Park Will Protect 'Australia's Galapagos'
Massive new marine parks will now protect the 'Australian Galapagos'-in oceans surrounding Christmas Island and Cocos (Keeling) Islands.
Owl Immediately Adopts Two Rescue Chicks the Moment She Meets Them - After Her Own Eggs Failed
Luna, a tawny owl mom documented by the painter Robert E. Fuller, was video taped adopting a pair of rescue chicks the moment she sees them.
Photographer Records the Moment a Giant Jellyfish Floats Beneath Paddleboarder
An underwater photographer, Lewis Jefferies, has captured this picture of a large jellyfish under a paddleboarder in Cornwall.
Homeless Dog That Comforted Troops is Being Transported to America to Live With One of the Soldiers
A homeless dog that comforted U.S. soldiers overseas was rescued and is flying to America to live with one of those soldiers.
Vast Majority of Dog Owners Believe They Can Read Their Pooch's Mind
Celebrated on April 11th, National Pet Day celebrates the joy that pets bring to our lives-and, for many, it's a psychic connection.
'Stingless Bees' Bring Life Back to the Amazon With Medicinal Honey and New Income
Among the 600 species of 'stingless bees' in Peru feeding on thousands of native plants, the medicinal properties of the honey is immense.
Company's Innovative Smart Beehive Gets $80 Million in Funding to Save Bees From Any Hazard
A company called Beewise sells an innovative hive box that significantly improve bees' well-being and life longevity.
Friendship Between Species: First-Time Report of Wild Dolphin Changing its Language for Harbor Porpoises
The dolphin completely abandoned its most dolphin of sounds, even when she's alone, leading researchers to believe she thinks she's a porpoise
Watch the Love Between Men and Their Cats in New Film Purr-fect for Home Viewing With Your Pet
Cat Daddies follows the lives of 8 unique men who are proving there's nothing overtly feminine about cat ownership. It can be a lifesaver.
Family's New Puppy is Seriously a Golden - After Digging Up Rare Coins Worth $8k
A family's new puppy is already worth its weight in gold, after digging up sovereign coins worth nearly £6,000 ($7,564). Meet Ollie from Blackpool.
Woman's Rescue of Blind Hawk Results in Return of its Eyesight-and Return to Flight
If this Florida woman had not noticed the milky white film covering the eyes of a large bird-of-prey, it may have not been able to survive. Hear the heartwarming story of rescue and release.
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