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The U.S. House just said a decisive and resounding "no" to the terrible shark fin trade, in which fishermen cut the fins off sharks and dump them back into the waters to drown, be eaten alive by other fish, or bleed to death.
Two men arrested in connection with a suspected dogfighting operation in D.C. have learned their sentences, and three dogs seized during the investigation may be put up for adoption.
India has the potential to nearly quadruple the world’s tiger population. But some experts say that that could — ironically — require killing some of them.
Taos Ski Valley patrol dogs are cute, friendly and highly trained. It is the last point - their well-honed and expert skill set - that makes the team of canines so widely respected.
A social media post made by Warman Fire Rescue said the blaze, which resulted in flames as high as 15 feet, was caused by an electric heating device placed inside the structure itself.
The Sun Trevor in Llangollen has been declared the Welsh winner of rover's coveted dog-friendly pub awards, after receiving the most votes from the public in the area.
Reindeer herders in the Mongolian mountains are paying the "first price" for climate change, with ice patches meant to remain intact even in the summer now thawing at an unprecedented rate.
