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A fisherman rescued an orphaned seal in 1971. Five years later, the animal started speaking English.

“Hello there! Come over here!”

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That adorable head tilt from your dog could mean it has a special gift

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Wildlife researchers discover tigers doing something we previously thought went against their very nature

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Her parents thought they lost her in the devastating Nepal floods. 2 days later, she made contact.

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Nature

Marlon Brando bought a Polynesian island in 1966. Over 15,600 green sea turtles just hatched there.

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Climate

The most dramatic proof of our current climate catastrophe ever caught on camera

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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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Look Back At Linh Mai’s Most Memorable Moments As She Turns 7 Months Old

Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute – 8/31/2026
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A 1920s farm boy couldn’t afford a telescope, so he built one. Later, he discovered a planet.

Heather Wake – 8/26/2026
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Nature

Woman finds a purple skeleton in a California tide pool. It belongs to a surprisingly endangered species.

Emily Shiffer – 8/26/2026
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Pets

A 90-year-old woman wanted a lap dog. A blind rescue Chihuahua needed a lap.

Emily Shiffer – 8/25/2026
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U.K. heatwaves are baking the grass and revealing 300-year-old secret gardens

Adam Albright-Hanna – 8/25/2026

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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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110-pound python named Jodie Foster is the first snake to receive human cancer treatment

Heather Wake – 8/24/2026
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The real reason why you should always pet your dog before leaving the house

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Couple in their 80s share the ‘plogging’ routine they’ve followed for 21 years

Heather Wake – 8/21/2026