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Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

Credit: AP/Ahmed Boug

Mummified cheetahs found in Saudi caves shed light on lost populations

An ongoing Smithsonian study of our region’s cutest apex predator (and its poop!)

An ongoing Smithsonian study of our region’s cutest apex predator (and its poop!)

Florida deputy captures runaway emu and returns the large, flightless bird home unharmed

Florida deputy captures runaway emu and returns the large, flightless bird home unharmed

6 puppies treated for a suspected opioid overdose in Washington will find new homes soon

6 puppies treated for a suspected opioid overdose in Washington will find new homes soon

Photos show sacred deer wandering through Japan’s ancient capital during Japan-South Korea summit

Photos show sacred deer wandering through Japan’s ancient capital during Japan-South Korea summit

Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks

Wildlife crews stop actively searching for young wolves after livestock attacks

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Marine experts to bury stranded 10-ton humpback whale on Delaware beach

Marine experts to bury stranded 10-ton humpback whale on Delaware beach

Rio de Janeiro zoo animals are treated to popsicles as the city faces scorching summer weather

Rio de Janeiro zoo animals are treated to popsicles as the city faces scorching summer weather

Meet Mary, a gentle girl who loves long, sniffy walks and cozy naps

Meet Mary, a gentle girl who loves long, sniffy walks and cozy naps

Meet Hershey, a frisky pup who’s eager to learn and play

Meet Hershey, a frisky pup who’s eager to learn and play

Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and hearts

Meet the succulents that look like dolphins and hearts

Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy

Cypriot fishermen battle invasive lionfish and turn them into a tavern delicacy

The mysteries of Mother Nature come to life at this hidden Md. Smithsonian campus

The mysteries of Mother Nature come to life at this hidden Md. Smithsonian campus

Monkeys are on the loose in St. Louis and AI is complicating efforts to capture them

Monkeys are on the loose in St. Louis and AI is complicating efforts to capture them

Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Bethany Beach

Dead humpback whale washes ashore in Bethany Beach

California homeowner rolls out ‘unwelcome’ mat for black bear living under his house

California homeowner rolls out ‘unwelcome’ mat for black bear living under his house

From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026

From climbing vacuums to cyber pets: Some highlights of CES 2026

Photos show Cirque du Soleil rehearsing for upcoming show ‘Ovo,’ on the life cycle of insects

Photos show Cirque du Soleil rehearsing for upcoming show ‘Ovo,’ on the life cycle of insects

Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners

Some dogs can expand their vocabulary by eavesdropping on their owners

Officials withheld evidence on Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ funding, environmental groups say

Officials withheld evidence on Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ funding, environmental groups say

Photos show migratory birds after their arrival at an Indian wildlife sanctuary

Photos show migratory birds after their arrival at an Indian wildlife sanctuary

A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires

A man and his old dog are home at last after fleeing LA area fires

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike

Tombot’s ‘Jennie’ puppy steals hearts at CES 2026 with real-world demos of robotic companionship

Tombot’s ‘Jennie’ puppy steals hearts at CES 2026 with real-world demos of robotic companionship

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