Meet Comando, Mexico's smallest National Guard recruit

Comando is the smallest canine member of Mexico’s National Guard and will be involved in search-and-rescue operations with the agency.

Tennessee K-9 dies from heatstroke after being left outside without water for 36 hours, sheriff says

A Tennessee sheriff said internal and criminal investigations are underway in the death of a K-9 officer who died after being left in an outdoor kennel with no access to water for 36 hours. 

Midwest cities among the best for dog walking

Redfin and Rover partnered to rank 107 U.S. cities on how good they are for taking your furry friend out for a walk. They also ranked the most popular and trending dog breeds for each city. Find out where your city places!

New details revealed about deaths of 3 beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium
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Preliminary necropsy findings found significant chronic gastrointestinal disease in rescued belugas Peekachu and Rain, while longtime Shedd resident Beethoven showed age-related health changes.

New details revealed about deaths of 3 beluga whales at Shedd Aquarium

Preliminary findings from post-mortem examinations of two rescued beluga whales and a longtime Shedd Aquarium resident are shedding new light on the animals' health, though veterinarians say the results do not point to a single cause of death.

Fourth beluga whale dies at Shedd Aquarium in recent months
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Shedd Aquarium says Osiris, a 26-year-old female beluga whale, died after her condition declined rapidly, with a necropsy underway to determine the cause.

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium announces death of another beluga whale

Chicago's Shedd Aquarium announced Monday that Osiris, a 26-year-old female beluga whale, has died, marking the fourth beluga lost at the facility. 

Invasive carp inch closer to Lake Michigan
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Work has resumed on a key Brandon Road Lock and Dam barrier project after a nearly two-month pause, as officials raise concerns about invasive carp moving closer to Lake Michigan.

New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests

Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century.

New service dog honors veteran Pat Tillman
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America’s VetDogs and the Pat Tillman Foundation are raising a future service dog to honor the former NFL player and Army soldier.

Massive bird migration: Most over Wisconsin, 550M across US

Woah! Hundreds of millions of birds were migrating across the country on Wednesday night, with the highest concentration over Wisconsin.

What's behind the growing number of bear encounters in the US this year

Bear encounters with humans are on the rise, especially in the Rocky Mountains, where the summer drought has bears seeking food in urban areas, leading to encounters with humans.

Chicago-area family seeks answers after dog dies in pet daycare's care
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Miller’s owner, Steven Serota, shares what happened and why his family is seeking answers and accountability from the northern suburbs pet daycare.