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Bobcat that survived being hit by a car gets a custom-built kennel
25 May 2026 @ 5:04 pm
A generous donation and a good neighbor will help the wildcat continue her recovery.
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New Mars rover could swim through sand like a desert lizard
25 May 2026 @ 3:15 pm
Nature may have already figured out the best way to get around the Red Planet.
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6 bird cam highlights to celebrate nesting season
25 May 2026 @ 2:17 pm
A flying squirrel for breakfast, toucan eating a bananna, and more.
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Golf ball-sized octopus discovered near the Galápagos Islands
25 May 2026 @ 1:01 am
‘Microeledone galapagensis’ lives at a depth of about 5,800 feet.
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How to avoid garbage news on Google Search
24 May 2026 @ 5:15 pm
'Preferred sources' ensures you're seeing the news outlets you want to see.
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It’s baby season at Yellowstone National Park
24 May 2026 @ 2:21 pm
Even though they are cute and fuzzy, remember to ‘give wildlife room and use a zoom.’
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3 buttons that don’t actually do anything
24 May 2026 @ 12:03 pm
Stop smashing that 'Close Door' button.
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These Ooni pizza oven Memorial Day deals will save you even more money when you kick your delivery habit
23 May 2026 @ 8:11 pm
Grab a wood- or gas-powered pizza oven and all the accessories you could possibly want for 20% off during Ooni's Memorial Day sale
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New box jellyfish name warns of ‘death from behind’
23 May 2026 @ 3:22 pm
'Chironex blakangmati' lives in the ocean waters near Singapore.
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The boat-billed heron looks fake but is very real
23 May 2026 @ 2:16 pm
Their beautiful bulky bills are perfect for scooping up dinner.
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