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  • A Mystery Illness Is Giving Dogs in the UK Stomach Trouble

    A Mystery Illness Is Giving Dogs in the UK Stomach Trouble

    Something is causing an outbreak of gastrointestinal illness among pet dogs in the United Kingdom, veterinary experts at the University of Liverpool say. The mystery ailment is still being investigated, but it’s suspected that a coronavirus may be to blame, though not the one currently mucking things up for their human owners.


  • Squished Monkey Balls Win 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

    Squished Monkey Balls Win 2021 Comedy Wildlife Photography Awards

    Animal comedy capitalises on the usual grace of the natural world and the inherent humour of slapstick. Since animals can’t do stand-up routines, we rely on their occasional anthropomorphics and blunders to get a laugh. Here are some of the winners of this year’s Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards, which honour photographers who manage to capture some…


  • Why We Need Fat Bear Week

    Why We Need Fat Bear Week

    After a summer of opulence and excess comes the lean time — the long, dark winter, when resources must be hoarded and stretched. No one knows this better than the fat bears of Alaska’s Katmai National Park and Preserve.


  • Fat Bear Junior Week Is Here

    Fat Bear Junior Week Is Here

    The only thing better than a bear is a fat bear, and the only thing better than a fat bear is a fat bear cub. That’s why I’m stoked to announce that right now, fat bear cubs are currently having a moment. Welcome to the first-ever Fat Bear Junior competition.