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Ultimate List: 438 Animals That Start with B

Are you looking for animals that start with B? We’ve curated the ultimate list of intriguing animals from around the world.
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Ultimate List: 347 Animals That Start with A

Are you looking for animals that start with A? We’ve curated the ultimate list of intriguing animals from around the world.
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52 Rescued Sea Turtles Flown Down to Florida for the Holidays

Critically endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtles were rescued from the freezing waters of Cape Cod and flown down to Florida for rehabilitation and recovery.
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You Can Celebrate Taylor Swift’s Birthday By Donating $13 To Help Shelter Cats

Animal shelters are capitalizing on Swift's love for cats by launching the "Taylor Swift Challenge" to raise funds in celebration of the singer's 34th birthday.
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Good News This Week: December 9, 2023 - Toys, Rhinos, & Girl Scouts

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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A golden retriever rescue dog in the snow and being lifted into a gondola

Skiing Safety Tip: Look for the Avalanche Rescue Dogs Who Save Lives

Heavenly Mountain Resort's ski patrol team includes seven avalanche rescue dogs, which not only save lives but also help inspire fundraising for charitable causes in the Lake Tahoe community.
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A screenshot of Elena Kilgore's TikTok, as well as a blobfish underwater and a blobfish on a table.

TikTok wants you to know that blobfish are not actually ugly

The infamous image circulating of one of the “world’s ugliest animals” might be misleading.
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Good News: 2000 White Rhinos Bred in Captivity Will Be Rewilded Across Africa To Protect the Species

African Parks, a non-profit conservation organization, acquired a rhino farm in financial difficulties and aims for the rewilded rhinos to contribute to biodiversity and ecosystem preservation.
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You Can Adopt an Axolotl and Bring These Adorable 'Water Monsters' Back From the Brink of Extinction

A Mexican university is using a virtual adopt-an-axolotl campaign to raise funds, build habitats, and save the rare aquatic salamander species from extinction.
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A photo collage of Sai Shettar standing in front of a pile of laptops, the entrance of Casa Alitas, an aerial view of a house porch, a man preparing uncooked turkeys, and a flatlay image of the Goodnewspaper

Good News This Week: November 25, 2023 - Dogs, Turkeys, & Tiny Homes

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Employees of the Month: How Pets Contribute To Remote Work-Life Balance

A new survey indicates the real benefits pets can have on remote workers' mental health and well-being.
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David Attenborough alongside Attenborough’s long-beaked echidna

An endangered egg-laying mammal went viral after being spotted again. Here are 6 fascinating things to know about the creature. 

The discovery has captured the world’s attention — prompting news articles, social media posts, and celebrations by conservationists. Here’s what all the excitement is about...
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