Endangered Species Act stripped of key provisions in Trump administration proposal

The proposal would strike language that guides officials to ignore economic impacts when determining how wildlife should be protected.

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Cow trapped on cliff gets down with help from dogs, owner

It was said the cow had been stranded for up to two days.

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Hog-tied: Why bounty hasn’t solved the feral hog problem in Guadalupe County

Farmers and ranchers are still searching for ways to eradicate the animals that plague their land.

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Study: Half of women would rather spend time with their dog than their partner

The study also found that more than 40 percent of dog owners who responded have gotten a birthday cake just for their dog.

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Dog lost in New York lake swims 5 miles to safety

Rosie was reunited with her owner thanks to a Facebook page and a strong doggy paddle.

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Pets offer more than companionship

One doctor even called pets "free medicine" that you already have in your home.

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Victory! Wales Is Banning Wild Animals In Circuses

In another major victory for wild animals who are used in entertainment, Wales is banning wild animals in circuses.

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Dog advocates focusing on making South Carolina a "no-kill" state, but challenges remain

Dog lovers and advocates are looking to make South Carolina a 'no-kill' state when it comes to euthanizing dogs.

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Man KILLS seagull after it stole one of his chips by grabbing its legs and smashing it against wall

The horrific case of alleged animal cruelty occurred on Weston-super-Mare's seafront on Tuesday evening as screaming children looked on.

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What human foods can dogs eat? Experts weigh in on the foods poisonous to dogs

Veterinary and animal nutrition experts explain if dogs can eat fruits and vegetables such as apples, bananas, watermelon, strawberries, grapes, carrots and more.

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OPINION: Pet therapy should be more than bonus treatment — it should be standard practice

In many provinces, these programs often fall outside the purview of universal health care, despite evidence that public funding for many of these services would reduce overall health care costs downstream.

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Shark myths debunked: They're smart & they don't like how humans taste

Dr. Matt Ajemian with Florida Atlantic University’s Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute tells us what is fact and what is fiction about sharks

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Cross-border camera trap research puts wild Amur leopard number at 84

An international team of scientists has used camera traps in China and Russia to come up with a more accurate estimate of Amur leopards in the wild.

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A beginner's guide to dating a birder

Get ready to hike very, very slowly and stop your car for every LBJ you see.

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No senior dog left behind

This rescue focuses on the dogs that often fall through the cracks.

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Trump administration proposes new changes to weaken Endangered Species Act

During the past year and a half, the Trump administration and the 115th Congress have launched over a hundred attacks on the Endangered Species Act, the bedrock law that protects endangered and threatened animal species and their habitats.

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Woman saves orphaned kitten with extra toes and later finds her sister who is also a polydactyl

A tiny kitten with thumbs was spotted outside a woman's house during a heat wave a few weeks ago. The mother cat never came back for her, and the kitten was all alone.