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Woman feeds squirrel daily and then it leaves a surprise treat at her door

A squirrel ‘returned the favor’ after a woman selflessly fed it daily. She was beyond surprised.

Upworthy Staff – 7/26/2026

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Northern Virginia homeowners are hiring a flock of sheep instead of a lawn service

Miyawaki method, reforestation, conservation

Japanese botanist found the secret to reforestation in ancient shrines. The results were undeniable.

Yes, even cats have a favorite person. How they choose and how to tell they’ve picked you.

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A study tested cats and dogs to see if they’d help humans in trouble. We love cats anyway.

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Pit bull has a rare genetic mutation that makes him look like he’s wearing a teddy bear costume

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species

Only a few mammals live beyond child bearing years and human females are one of them.

Jacalyn Wetzel – 01/28/25

Turns out menopause might be an evolutionary trait to ensure the survival of a species — Menopause might be evolutionary for human survival

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Seattle’s newest and weirdest local celebrity is a stubby mutant raccoon named Jimothy

Heather Wake – 7/17/2026

Florida, conservation, ocean conservation

Florida dumped half a million oyster shells into the Gulf of Mexico. No one expected the results to be this good.

Heather Wake – 7/17/2026

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People are sharing videos of their cats ‘attacking’ lugers at the Olympics, and it’s pure gold

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 7/16/2026

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Elderly rescue dog can’t stop putting random items in his bed, keeping his family entertained

Jacalyn Wetzel & Upworthy Staff – 7/15/2026

Tucson, Arizona, desert

In 1998, a man illegally cut holes in a Tucson street curb. The result changed the law.

Annie Reneau – 7/15/2026

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Trendy ‘grandma showers’ get a lot of flack online, but when can they be a good thing?

Heather Wake – 9/30/2025

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‘Incredibly smart’ crow creates makeshift perch to drink from a cup of water on a hot day

Cecily Knobler – 7/13/2026

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Vet demonstrates ‘squish the cat’ method of safe cat handling in delightfully helpful video

Annie Reneau & Upworthy Staff – 7/11/2026

cats, cat behavior, cat study

Yes, cats do treat men and women differently. Researchers say it’s all in the meows.

Heather Wake – 7/9/2026