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FILE - In this Thursday, April 2, 2020 file photo, a traveler wearing a hazmat suit tends to his dog in a carrier before boarding a plane at the Narita International Airport in Nairta, near Tokyo. U.S. health officials are planning to temporarily ban importation of dogs from more than 100 countries that are considered at high risk for rabies, planned to go into effect on July 14, 2021. Japan is not included in the ban. (AP Photo/Jae C.

U.S. bans dogs from 100-plus countries

FILE - In this Thursday, April 2, 2020 file photo, a traveler wearing a hazmat suit tends to his dog in a carrier before boarding a plane at the Narita International Airport in Nairta, near Tokyo. U.S. health officials are planning to temporarily ban importation of dogs from more than 100 countries that are considered at high risk for rabies, planned to go into effect on July 14, 2021. Japan is not included in the ban. (AP Photo/Jae C.

June 25, 2021, 6:00am Pets & Wildlife

U.S. health officials Monday announced a one-year ban on bringing in dogs from more than 100 countries where rabies is still a problem. Read story

An endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle came to Audubon with a frostbitten shell and pneumonia after being cold-stunned and rescued from frigid New England waters.

Dozens of sea turtles rescued from icy waters

An endangered Kemp's ridley sea turtle came to Audubon with a frostbitten shell and pneumonia after being cold-stunned and rescued from frigid New England waters.

June 25, 2021, 6:00am Pets & Wildlife

The Mississippi Aquarium plans to release seven endangered sea turtles this week, but other institutions in New Orleans and Mississippi are still treating turtles rescued in the fall from icy New England waters. Read story

Note to dog owners: Hot sand burns pets’ paws, too

June 22, 2021, 6:05am Life

Cayla Harper’s two jobs require her to keep her cool. She interacts with the public, helping people in distress, even saving lives as she splits her summer weeks between working as a firefighter/medic and a lifeguard supervisor. Read story

A stunning Tiger Swallowtail butterfly by Vancouver artist Jeff Hill is on display with his other papier-mâché creations through July at the Vancouver Community Library.

Papier-mâché butterflies alight at Vancouver Community Library

A stunning Tiger Swallowtail butterfly by Vancouver artist Jeff Hill is on display with his other papier-mâché creations through July at the Vancouver Community Library.

June 22, 2021, 6:02am Clark County Life

While Vancouver native Jeff Hill enjoys bird-watching, he’s always found the built-in suspense and the inevitable distance from his quarry a little frustrating. When the career anesthesiologist retired and moved to Hawaii part-time, he discovered how much easier it is to get up close and personal with tropical fish. Read story

A pit bull looks out of a section of broken siding on an empty garage behind a house while left tethered to a rail in Detroit on Friday, August 23, 2019 as Detroit Dog Rescue responds to a call about dogs in the area.

In dog attack, could you protect yourself, child? These little-known facts could save you

A pit bull looks out of a section of broken siding on an empty garage behind a house while left tethered to a rail in Detroit on Friday, August 23, 2019 as Detroit Dog Rescue responds to a call about dogs in the area.

June 21, 2021, 6:00am Life

DETROIT – When asked which wild animals we could take in a fight, Americans are a pretty cocky bunch: A YouGov poll making the rounds last month found that 6% of respondents said they could beat a grizzly, which is completely insane. Equally bonkers, 38% of men believe they could… Read story

A scene from the eight-part series "Penguin Town." (Netflix)

Waddling into view are stars of Netflix’s ‘Penguin Town’

A scene from the eight-part series "Penguin Town." (Netflix)

June 20, 2021, 6:00am Entertainment

They arrive every year in their snazzy black and white tuxedos, causing traffic jams and clamoring for quality real estate. Read story

Tacoma zoo welcomes new Sumatran tiger

June 18, 2021, 4:30pm Northwest

A new Sumatran tiger is on the prowl at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, and officials are hoping he plays nice with the ladies. Read story

Three beluga whales swim together in an acclimation pool after arriving at Mystic Aquarium, Friday, May 14, 2021 in Mystic, Conn. The whales were among five imported to Mystic Aquarium from Canada for research on the endangered mammals. The aquarium is announcing that it will be auctioning off the names of three of the new belugas to raise money for their care.

Aquarium to auction off chance to name 3 beluga whales

Three beluga whales swim together in an acclimation pool after arriving at Mystic Aquarium, Friday, May 14, 2021 in Mystic, Conn. The whales were among five imported to Mystic Aquarium from Canada for research on the endangered mammals. The aquarium is announcing that it will be auctioning off the names of three of the new belugas to raise money for their care.

June 18, 2021, 10:15am Life

A Connecticut aquarium plans to auction off the chance to name three of its five recently arrived beluga whales to raise money for their care and to offset the cost of transporting them from Canada. Read story

Vet assistant Kristin Skalbeck, left, lends a hand as Dr. Troy Schlines treats four-legged patient Buster, 6, for an ear infection at WellHaven Mill Plain on Monday. The company has experienced a surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Jones is new leader of the pack at Vancouver-based WellHaven Pet Health

Vet assistant Kristin Skalbeck, left, lends a hand as Dr. Troy Schlines treats four-legged patient Buster, 6, for an ear infection at WellHaven Mill Plain on Monday. The company has experienced a surge in demand during the COVID-19 pandemic.

June 18, 2021, 6:03am Business

Vancouver-based WellHaven Pet Health has a new CEO, and she’s stepping into the role at a time when the 3-year-old company is experiencing unprecedented demand at its chain of animal hospitals during the COVID-19 pandemic. Read story

A wild grouse, named "Walter" by the Westward family, sits perched on the shoulder of Todd Westward outside their New London, N.H., home.

Walter the grouse serves as ‘watch-bird’ for N.H. family

A wild grouse, named "Walter" by the Westward family, sits perched on the shoulder of Todd Westward outside their New London, N.H., home.

June 18, 2021, 6:02am Pets & Wildlife

Some people are greeted by the family dog. For Todd Westward, it’s a ruffed grouse. Read story