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Pallas's Cats Discovered in Eastern Nepal for the First Time Ever

Pallas's Cats Discovered in Eastern Nepal for the First Time Ever

First described in 1776 by Peter Simon Pallas, the cats inhabit montane grasslands and shrublands where snow cover is less than 6–8 inches.

Pallas's Cats Discovered in Eastern Nepal for the First Time Ever

First described in 1776 by Peter Simon Pallas, the cats inhabit montane grasslands and shrublands where snow cover is less than 6–8 inches.

South Africa Reaches Deal with India on Cheetah Transfer

South Africa Reaches Deal with India on Cheetah Transfer

Officials involved in the operation said that the previous Cheetah transfer from Namibia marked the first intercontinental relocation of cheetahs.

South Africa Reaches Deal with India on Cheetah Transfer

Officials involved in the operation said that the previous Cheetah transfer from Namibia marked the first intercontinental relocation of cheetahs.

Rare White Dolphin Spotted by Whale Watchers Off California's Dana Point

Rare White Dolphin Spotted by Whale Watchers Off California's Dana Point

During an 8-hour whale-watching trip, passengers and crew spotted a large nursery pod of 35-45 Risso's dolphins.

Rare White Dolphin Spotted by Whale Watchers Off California's Dana Point

During an 8-hour whale-watching trip, passengers and crew spotted a large nursery pod of 35-45 Risso's dolphins.

How Did Some Birds Lose the Ability to Fly? Evolution's Mysterious Ways

How Did Some Birds Lose the Ability to Fly? Evolution's Mysterious Ways

It's a holdover similar to the reason humans retain the gene to grow a full body of hair or the inclusion of an appendix, which we no longer need.

How Did Some Birds Lose the Ability to Fly? Evolution's Mysterious Ways

It's a holdover similar to the reason humans retain the gene to grow a full body of hair or the inclusion of an appendix, which we no longer need.

Stop and Frisk for Poo Bags in London Borough? It Doesn't End There

Stop and Frisk for Poo Bags in London Borough? It Doesn't End There

It's part of new legislation referred to as a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that is currently being considered.

Stop and Frisk for Poo Bags in London Borough? It Doesn't End There

It's part of new legislation referred to as a Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) that is currently being considered.

Bear Strikes Several Hundred Poses with City's Wildlife Camera

Bear Strikes Several Hundred Poses with City's Wildlife Camera

When we take a selfie, it may take a few tries to get it right. We want to look our best, after all. A bear must have had that in...

Bear Strikes Several Hundred Poses with City's Wildlife Camera

When we take a selfie, it may take a few tries to get it right. We want to look our best, after all. A bear must have had that in...