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Baby Tortoises Survive on Galapagos Island for First Time in 100 Years

During a December survey of giant tortoises on one Galapagos island, conservationists found evidence there of the first hatchlings born in the wild in over a century. The exciting find was the direct result of a rat eradication campaign completed two years ago on Pinzón, when helicopters criss-crossed the island dropping rat bait pellets.

Dogs and Cats Can Sniff Out Cancer

Several reports in the news highlighted cases of dogs or cats sniffing out cancer in unsuspecting owners. There is scientific data to support the notion that not only can pets smell cancer, but dogs can be trained to find it.

Dog's Quick Dialing Saves Owner

A service Beagle named Belle is an amazing animal that has been trained to call for help if Kevin Weaver's diabetes spirals out of control. On the day Kevin collapsed onto the floor, the Beagle pulled down the cell phone from the table where it always rests and bit into the number 9, which dialed 911.