The Smithsonian's National Zoo's two giant pandas look quite similar to the untrained eye. Animal keeper Mariel Lally offers ...

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A 57-year-old Asian elephant was euthanized following chronic pain, an Oklahoma zoo said. Rex, “one of the oldest male Asian ...

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According to Jennette's Pier North Carolina Aquarium officials, the sighting occurred under crisp conditions, with ocean ...

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