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Woman killed in suspected mountain lion attack in Colorado

Hikers found a woman's body near a Colorado trail, and officials believe a mountain lion may have attacked her.

CBS America

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High winds force thousands of seabirds off course

It’s not unusual for dovekies to get lost on land, but stronger than normal winds this year are forcing thousands off course. Wildlife rescuer Karen Gosse says they need water to take flight again, and without human intervention they’ll ...

CBC News

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Inside the effort to bring back California condors

More than a dozen California condors born in captivity are getting their first flights of freedom. Joy Benedict reports.

CBS America

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Britain: How climate change affects fishers

As the oceans heat up, octopuses are migrating to the English coast. The newcomers are depleting local fish stocks, though fishers can profit from the new species, too.

DW News

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New Brunswick court service dog ringing in her retirement

In 2019, Marielle became the first member of New Brunswick’s Justice Facility Dogs program, assisting more than 300 victims in courtrooms and police stations. Now the nine-year-old poodle is retiring and leaving the work in the paws of a...

CBC News

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Plastic pollution threatens Lake Malawi’s unique fish

For conservationists, the message is clear: while community-led clean-ups are making a visible difference, protecting one of the world’s most remarkable freshwater ecosystems will ultimately require stronger enforcement of plastic bans a...

Africanews

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Rare bird species thrives in Morocco after successful breeding program

The rare northern bald ibis, hunted essentially to extinction by the 17th century, has been revived by breeding and rewilding efforts in Rabat

Africanews

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Argentine suburb battles invasion of giant capybaras

A land dispute is escalating in an affluent suburb north of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The conflict pits local human residents against the world's largest rodent, the capybara.

Al Jazeera

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Malawi island protects vital fish stocks with annual fishing ban

Fishermen working off the coast of Mbenje island in Lake Malawi abide by tough rules to help protect precious fish stock.

Africanews

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From wolves to wiener dogs: the evolution of ‘pet parents’

Treating your dog like a child may seem like a modern practice, but it actually has ancient roots. Cultural historian Ainsley Hawthorn dives into the fascinating history of pet ownership.

CBC News

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How to protect your pet during the holiday season

Holiday merriment includes tasty treats such as chocolate and turkey, but it's a different story for your pets. Winnipeg veterinarian Dr. Jonas Watson explains the dangers they face from certain holiday foods.

CBC News

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Austria: Living with wolves

Austria faces a dilemma: Should wolves be shot or should people learn to coexist with them?

DW News

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Inside the illegal trade of endangered species in the Amazon

The illegal animal trade is a global industry estimated to be worth $20 billion, according the United Nations. "CBS Saturday Morning" heads to Yuramaguas, Peru, for a closer look at how the black market threatens endangered species, and ...

CBS News

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Does your dog need a winter jacket?

Not all dogs handle the cold in the same way. Some dogs, like people, may need a jacket to stay warm.

AccuWeather

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Putting Nigeria on the map as a country of dog-lovers

"Furry Kings and Queens" met up at the Lagos Dog Carnival over the weekend, countering the common perception that Nigerians don't like dogs and giving dog owners a chance to show off their beloved pets.

DW News

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What's next for Marineland and its 30 beluga whales

Residents in Niagara Falls, Ont. are waiting for news about the future of the Marineland property and the animals currently housed there, including 30 beluga whales. For The National, CBC’s Lisa Xing breaks down the challenges and one pr...

CBC News

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Leopards frolic in the Chicago snow

A mother leopard and her two cubs played in the snow this week at the Brookfield Zoo in Chicago. The cubs, which were born earlier in the year, are part of an effort to rebuild the Amur leopard population, which currently has less than 1...

The Weather Channel

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How to avoid pet scams

A grandmother is out $800 after doing business with the wrong pet breeder.

Scripps News

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Lagos Dog Carnival returns for its 7th edition

Dogs all dressed up in costumes and designer outfits paraded down a walkway in Nigeria on Saturday as the annual Lagos Dog Carnival returned.

Africanews

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France: Police use tear gas to clear farmer protests

Veterinarians arrived at a French farm on Friday under police escort to cull cows infected with lumpy skin disease, after officers used tear gas to clear farmers protesting the slaughter.

France 24

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Orcas and dolphins teaming up to hunt salmon

New research published in Scientific Reports says orcas and dolphins have been caught on video collaborating to hunt for salmon. Researchers say dolphins dive deep for salmon and orcas eavesdrop on their echolocation to hunt. The dolphin...

CBC News

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Kansas man caring for dozens of raccoons fights to legalize them as pets

In at least 32 states, pet raccoons are illegal. That includes Kansas, where one man with a soft spot for the creatures is hoping to change that.

CBS America

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Study reveals world record breaking dinosaur footprint park

A new study paints an enormous picture of almost 17,000 dinosaur footprints in a mountainous area of Bolivia, making it the world's largest find of its kind that's been protected from centuries of erosion.

Euronews

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British zoologist founder Iain Douglas-Hamilton dies at 83

British-born zoologist Iain Douglas-Hamilton has died at age 83, his Save the Elephants group said in a statement.

Africanews

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Orangutans at risk as Indonesia floods devastate habitat

Before the deadly landslides and floods hit Indonesia about two weeks ago, 39-year-old ranger Amran Siagian often saw Tapanuli orangutans on a hill in Sipirok, North Sumatra. The ranger of five years says they were fond of eating durian ...

Reuters

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Program that let Colorado prisoners work with wild horses to end

The end is near for a decades-long program that allowed incarcerated men in Colorado the chance to care for mustangs rounded up by the Bureau of Land Management. Kati Weis has more.

CBS America

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Lowe's employees go above and beyond to find beloved cat

For nearly a decade, Francine the cat was a constant presence in the garden department at a Lowe's in Richmond, Virginia. Then one day, a few months ago, she vanished.

CBS America

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Creating power from poultry poop

Chickens create a lot of waste, which is hard to dispose of. A Coimbatore start-up is generating enough biogas from the muck to cover one farm’s power needs.

DW News

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Spain deploys 1,000 officers to contain African swine fever outbreak

Spain increased the number of law enforcement agents working on controlling the spread of African swine fever outbreak and curbing its wild boar population to around 1,000 on Thursday (December 4), according to an agriculture official.

Reuters

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New holiday fear unlocked: Christmas tree ‘False Spring’

Bringing home a real Christmas tree might be more dramatic than you think, because the warm, cozy air inside your house can trigger a sudden “False Spring” that wakes up thousands of dormant insects hiding on its branches.

The Weather Channel