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Is Vinegar Safer Than Bleach for Preserving Carved Pumpkins?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 22, 2022 A common piece of Halloween lore pertains to fears over carved pumpkins killing wildlife.
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Home Decor, Door, Cat

Liz Truss Resigns but Larry the Cat Abides

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Oct 20, 2022 The Downing Street guard cat has now outlasted four British prime ministers: David Cameron, Ther ...
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Experts Identify the ‘Mysterious’ Illness Affecting Dogs

Experts Identify ‘Mysterious’ Illness Affecting Dogs

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Aug 24, 2022 Reports suggest that more than 20 dogs have died thus far.
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Furniture, Couch, Dog

New Research Examines How People Conform to Their Pets’ Stereotypical Traits

Written by:
The Conversation
Aug 22, 2022 You know the stereotypes — dog owners take more risks, cat owners are more cautious.
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Giant Jellyfish

Was This Giant Jellyfish Found Off Ireland's Coast?

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Aug 8, 2022 It's called a "lion's mane" for a reason.
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Can Simparica TRIO Cause Dog Seizures?

Can Simparica TRIO Cause Dog Seizures?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jul 21, 2022 A 10-year-old boxer named Blayz reportedly suffered seizures, ultimately resulting in his being ...
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Elephant Reportedly Returns to Woman’s Funeral After Trampling Her to Death

Elephant Reportedly Returns to Woman’s Funeral After Trampling Her to Death

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jun 20, 2022 Elephants are intelligent, social animals known to grieve the loss of their kin.
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superworm eats plastic styrofoam

Scientists Identify ‘Superworm’ Capable of Eating Plastic

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jun 9, 2022 Enzymes found in the worm’s guts broke down two types of widely used plastics, including Styrofoam.
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orangutan grabs man at zoo

Orangutan Grabs Man at Zoo. Here's What We Know

Written by:
Dan Evon
Jun 7, 2022 A video of an orangutan grabbing a zoo visitor who got too close to its cage went viral in June ...
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Atlantic ghost crab wipes sand from eyes

Watch This Atlantic Ghost Crab Wipe Its Eyes with Windshield Wiper-Like Appendages

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Jun 2, 2022 “Quit putting sand on your windshield.”
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Person, Human, File

What’s Up With This ‘Incredible’ Color-Changing, Deep-Sea Squid?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
May 18, 2022 A video shows the cephalopod changing from a stark black color to transparent in seconds.
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dolphin speak porpoise

Did a Dolphin Learn To Speak ‘Porpoise’?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Apr 11, 2022 Kylie is a solo dolphin who seems to have found friends of an unlikely sort.
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cat in crosswalk video

Watch: Cat Demonstrates Proper Way To Use a Crosswalk

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Mar 24, 2022 Why did the cat cross the road? To go viral, obviously.
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gay dog adopted

Dog Dumped at North Carolina Shelter for Being 'Gay' Finds Rescue

Written by:
Bethania Palma
Mar 22, 2022 For the record, most humping behavior among dogs has nothing to do with sex.
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mini cheetah

Watch: MIT’s 'Mini Cheetah' Robot Runs at Its Fastest Speed Recorded Yet

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Mar 16, 2022 The four-legged robot can adapt to its environment and learn from obstacles.
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Mammal, Animal, Elephant

Zookeepers Remained in Kyiv Amidst War to Care for Animals

Written by:
Nur Ibrahim
Mar 8, 2022 The Russian invasion affected the animals in the city, as well.
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Insect, Invertebrate, Animal

What We Know About the Giant, Parachuting Spiders ‘Invading’ the East Coast

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Mar 7, 2022 Endemic to Japan, the Joro spider likely first entered the U.S. in shipping containers.
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Crawdad, Seafood, Food

Lobsters ‘Pee’ Out of Their Faces. Here's Why ...

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Mar 4, 2022 It's all in the name of love.
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Clothing, Apparel, Invertebrate

Why Do Sea Urchins Wear ‘Hats’?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Feb 26, 2022 Aside from their love for adornment, urchins are also known for interesting habits.
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sea pickles

What Exactly Are ‘Sea Pickles’ Washing Ashore in Oregon?

Written by:
Madison Dapcevich
Feb 20, 2022 Hundreds of the finger-sized marine animals reportedly washed ashore along the northern Pacific ...
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Facebook posts said there was very sad news and that Bruce Willis was dead, but it was a death hoax.

Bruce Willis Is Not Dead, Despite 'Very Sad News' Facebook Death Hoax
Amazon was not giving away pallets of lost packages for $1 on Facebook.

Is Amazon Giving Away Pallets of Lost Packages on Facebook?

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