Houston Zoo closing longtime exhibit; what that means for some favorite animals
The zoo says the Carruth Natural Encounters building built in 1962 "has provided countless memorable experiences" for guests.
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Lincoln Children's Zoo names new penguin chick with a nod to South America
More than 1,300 votes were submitted with Chile taking the lead. The name has special meaning as Humboldt penguins can be ...
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Monty the giant schnauzer wins Westminster dog show
After coming close in the last two years, Monty the giant schnauzer won the top prize at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show ...
The Tragic Loss That Led to a Movement
No matter what language you speak, the word “sloth” means some variation of “lazy.” Not to mention, it’s one of the seven ...
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As female representation hits new highs among states, constitutions still assume officials are male
Most states haven't modernized their constitutions to reflect the rise of women in politics. Among those that have are New York's, which became gender-neutral in 2001, and Vermont's, where voters ...
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It's like 'dead birds flying': How bird flu is spreading in the wild
That's the way one scientist puts it — referring to how infected wild birds survive long enough to spread it to birds and ...
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Alpha Genesis responds to USDA citations after monkey deaths at South Carolina lab
The USDA's report, which was released after a thorough investigation, cited Alpha Genesis for the deaths, but also praised the facility's staff for their "swift actions" that saved 32 of the 54 ...
New, possibly deadly virus found in Alabama animals. Could it reach Mississippi wildlife?
Researchers found first henipavirus strain in North America. What you need to know about new virus in wild animals living in ...
New, possibly deadly virus found in Alabama animals. Here's what we know so far
Researchers found first strain of henipavirus in North America. What you need to know about new virus in wild animals that ...
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USAID is going away. Here's what it's been doing in South America
Check out Animal World & Snake Farm Zoo's Valentine's deals ... conservation efforts in Brazil and coca eradication in Peru — ...
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The 6 States With the Most Deer in America
In some states, deer are so plentiful that regular hunting is needed to keep a balanced ecosystem. Deer are a favorite big game animal. Most states have yearly hunting seasons that help keep deer ...
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5 cases of children being raised by animals
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