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Researchers made volunteers do public speaking and math on the spot, then showed them a calming video. Then, using sweat samples, glass jars and food bowls, they examined the emotional impact on dogs.
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At least six people were injured in shark attacks in the U.S. since the July Fourth weekend. Such attacks are actually rare, but experts say to stay calm and move away slowly if a shark approaches.
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The man's bizarre smuggling attempt included many non-native species of snakes stuffed into his pants, according to China's customs authority.
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Artisans in southern India made sculptures of elephants they personally knew. "The Great Elephant Migration" traveling art exhibition aims to spread awareness about conservation efforts.
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The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission’s plan lays out a “one-stop shop” on the past and future of the Virginia big-eared bat.
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For some cats, leashed walks "can certainly create environmental enrichment, get them some more exercise," says veterinarian Grace Cater. Other cats? Not so much.
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The moment marked the highlight of a Native American ceremony to commemorate the calf's birth that featured the retelling of how a mysterious woman brought a message of reassurance during hard times.
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As snakes become active amid summer heat, the North Carolina Poison Control said the reported number of venomous snakebites are already ahead of where they were this time of year in 2020, the state's largest year.
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With companies scratching and clawing to attract young workers, some of them are barking up a different tree and embracing perks like "pawternity leave." Yes, bad puns aside, more local businesses are offering pet benefits. This news, and more, on this week's BizWorthy.
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Hawaii's unique birds, known as honeycreepers, are being wiped out by mosquitoes carrying avian malaria. The birds' last hope could be more mosquitoes, designed to crash their own population.