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First Beaver Spotted in NYC in 200 Years
"Beavers have returned to New York City for the first time since colonial days when the animals were hunted to extinction for their pelts....
Once-Endangered Sturgeon Rebounding in Hudson River
Shortnose sturgeon have made a surprise recovery in New York City's Hudson River, a new study shows. More than 60,000 occupy the river, greater...
Home is a Haven for Guinea Pigs
"I immediately fell in love with her," Karen said about Abby. "She was absolutely gorgeous and she just started snuggling and kissing my ear...
Poachers Turned Eco-Tour Guides
"They once were criminals who hunted endangered animals and stripped rare trees in the forest preserves of India. Now they are stewards...
Woman Nursing Abused Lions Back to Health
This AP story features a photo of a huge lion planting a big kiss onto the lips of a Columbian woman who rescued him...
Firefighters Save Exhausted Horse From Mud Pit
"A frightened horse was comforted by firefighters in Oregon who administered oxygen and used portable lamps to warm the shivering animal as they fashioned...
Farm Helps Homeless Horses
In the rolling hills of California lies a horse sanctuary where "lucky animals are given a second chance at life." Jennifer Johns has rescued...
Youth Worldwide Raise $40,000 to Help Orphaned Chimps
Orphaned chimpanzees in Africa will get a new place to rest their heads thanks to the remarkable efforts of hundreds of young people. Members...
Free Endangered Wildlife Ringtones
Ring in the new year on your cell phone with the exotic calls of the Blue-throated Macaw, Beluga Whale, Boreal Owl, the Yosemite Toad,...
Elk Return to British Columbia
Elk are alive and well in the Lower Mainland of BC for the first time in a century, following the transplanting of two separate...
Rare Okapi Born at Illinois Zoo
The Brookfield Zoo proudly announced this week the birth of a new baby okapi — an endangered animal known to be native only to a...
Iraqi Troops Bring Toys, Supplies to Children
The grin on the Iraqi soldier’s face widened as a little girl ran back to her house holding up a new stuffed animal and...
Bush Signs Bill to Leave No Pet Behind in Evacuations
A recent poll found that 61 percent of pet owners say that in an emergency they would refuse to evacuate their home if they...
Nearly Wiped Out Decades Ago, Bighorn Sheep Thriving in Texas
Bighorn sheep have flourished in the rough and dry West Texas mountains going back to prehistoric times. But unregulated hunting and exposure to disease...
Dogs and Cats Can Sniff Out Cancer
Many people believe that animals can predict natural disasters, and we know service animals or household pets can forewarn their owners of imminent seizures...
Homeless Kittens, Cats Need Help in No. CA
EDITOR'S BLOG Linda needs help. Rather, 15 cats she's rescued need help. Her e-mail plea arrived yesterday: Help! I have rescued...
Veteran Claims $200M Powerball Jackpot
A Gulf War veteran and his wife who works at Wal-Mart were living paycheck-to-paycheck, but this week they stepped forward to claim a $200...
Prisoners Rehabilitate Death-Row Dogs
Having dogs in prison helps reduce violence among inmates. It's like therapy for the men, especially when they're given the job of training homeless...
Pets Orphaned by Lebanon War Airlifted to U.S.
Some 300 homeless dogs and cats, many left behind by owners who fled Lebanon during the Hezbollah-Israel war, are headed to new sanctuaries in...
The Top Ten Green Buildings for 2006
This summer, the American Institute of Architects and its Committee on the Environment selected the top ten examples of sustainable architecture and green design...