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Animals
Dogs Have Built-In Snow Boots, Researchers Find
Dog paws have intricate circulation systems designed for warmth, making them similar to penguins and dolphins.
Smaller than a Dime, the World’s Tiniest Frog Has Been Discovered
A big discovery yields the world’s most miniature vertebrate
Hedwig, Is That You? Snowy Owls Apparate Into the U.S.
Harry Potter fans from across the U.S. might be lucky enough to score a glimpse of the Boy Who Lived’s trusted companion this winter: Hedwig, the snowy owl.
‘Extinct’ Giant Tortoise: Still Kicking After All These Years?
Presumed extinct for over 150 years, researchers say a subspecies of giant tortoise might still be roaming the Galápagos islands
Hairy-Chested Yeti Crabs Dubbed ‘Hoff Crabs’ After Baywatch Star
He starred in Baywatch, cut a number of chart-topping singles in Austria and Germany, and even showed off his twinkle toes on Dancing with the Stars – albeit for just one episode. But this might be David Hasselhoff’s most …
Britain Puts Out The “Pets Welcome” Sign
From pampered poodles to scrappy strays, bringing pets into the U.K. is about to get easier thanks to a loosening of the country’s notoriously tough quarantine rules.
The New Knut? Internet Enamored by Siku, the Danish Polar Bear
Adorable Internet animals beware – there is a new ursine sensation that will crush you with his cuteness.
Meet Siku, the month-old polar bear from Denmark who has inspired “awww”s worldwide with his videotaped antics. …
Scientists Solve Mystery That Inspired Hitchcock’s The Birds
A not-so-scary investigation found that poison was a likely culprit.
All Shook Up: Elvis the Australian Crocodile Is Tired of Your Yard Work
Now that’s rock ’n’ roll behavior.
‘Pandagate’: BBC Under Fire for ‘Face of the Year’ Pick
When in doubt over a year-end list, go with an animal. But be prepared to protect yourself from Twitter’s wrath.
The BBC has come under scrutiny for selecting the Chinese panda Tian Tian (aka Sweetie) as one of its women of …
“He's got a great life.”