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Scientists have finally photographed a whale known only from sounds and remains, linking a mysterious deep-sea signal to a ...

Cute dog Maymo gets surprised with a box of balloons. The funny beagle reacts by excitedly popping the balloons, one by one, until none are left. Then comes the real surprise, a giant balloon for ...

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When the current outbreak of the highly pathogenic avian influenza virus was detected in dairy cattle in March 2024, a group of researchers at Iowa State University started to ask questions. “If this ...

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TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) — More than 200 animals have been seized from the Forever Wild Avian Sanctuary on the south side, sparking a legal battle over their care. The Pima County Attorney's Office ...

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