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'Exceptionally rare' - farmer shocked after five calves born from one cow
19+ min ago (833+ words) A County Tyrone man has joined a tiny group of farmers around the world who can say their cow gave birth to five calves. Noel Moore, who has been farming in Killen, just outside Castlederg, for 50 years said he has…...
Tamagotchis are making a comeback, 3 decades after first becoming a global toy craze
34+ min ago (530+ words) If you were a "90s kid, you might remember the craze around little egg-shaped toys with an 8-bit digital screen, displaying an ambiguous pet-thing that demanded food and attention. Now, on the brand"s 30th anniversary, the Tamagotchi " the Japanese pocket-sized virtual…...
“Gifted” dogs expand their vocabulary just by eavesdropping on owners
51+ min ago (345+ words) A new study has found that "gifted" dogs have the ability to eavesdrop on their owners" conversations and pick up new words. Seriously." When it comes to training a dog, it can be difficult enough to get them to learn…...
“It was a terrifying moment but I can laugh about it now!” A wildlife photographer shares his most epic fail
1+ hour, 2+ min ago (496+ words) Jon A Juarez on foxes in the city and sand in the camera How did your career start?" What's been the most rewarding work?" And the most challenging project?" I received an assignment from Rewilding Europe to document the reintroduction…...
Puppy Bowl 2026: Meet the adorable pups on Teams Ruff and Fluff
1+ hour, 16+ min ago (500+ words) WASHINGTON D.C., DC " It's almost time for one of the cutest competitions of the year: the 2026 Puppy Bowl. Puppy Bowl XXII is the 22st year of arguably the cutest pre-Super Bowl event. Team Ruff and Team Fluff will face off in a…...
Ohio’s State Mammal Was Almost Wiped Out Before Making a Stunning Comeback
1+ hour, 20+ min ago (1064+ words) Achievement of population counts in the hundreds of thousands became a requirement for statewide recognition. It is counterintuitive that the near-total disappearance in 1900 led to statewide dominance. The 1988 designation was necessary to link shared history with modern conservation. The white-tailed…...
It's Not Your Imagination: Why Rodents Swarm After Hurricanes
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (544+ words) Aleem is a freelance writer, biology teacher, and former research assistant on a government-funded project studying plant-based medicine. He has written hundreds of articles on sustainable gardening, biological pest control, and biodiversity. It's Not Your Imagination: Why Rodents Swarm After…...
Malnourished B.C. Chihuahua cross survives weeks alone after owner dies
1+ hour, 22+ min ago (186+ words) Published 6:30 am Friday, January 9, 2026 A small dog survived on her own for more than two weeks after her owner died over the holidays. Chenelle is an eight-year-old miniature pincher cross Chihuahua. RCMP found her while conducting a wellness check at…...
Massive bear finally evicted from California home after terrorizing owner for more than a month
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (520+ words) By RACHEL BOWMAN, US SENIOR NEWS REPORTER A California homeowner has finally removed'a 550-pound bear living under his house that has been wreaking havoc for over a month. Kenneth Johnson, 63, discovered the massive male black bear had taken up residence…...
Meet Pogo, who's looking for a forever home
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (27+ words) Rachael Dashiell, with Animal Humane Society, shares a preview of the service and events the agency is offering soon. Meet Pogo, who's looking for a forever home...