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Pets & Wildlife

Dog defends owner from rabid raccoon during Poconos hike

February 8, 2019, 9:54am Life

Officials say a hiker in Pennsylvania’s Poconos Mountains was attacked by a rabid raccoon and defended by his dog, who pulled the varmint off. Read story

Valerio, a 3-year-old jaguar, explores his revamped and reinforced habitat at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. Tuesday was the first time Valerio has been out in public view since July 15, when he escaped before zookeepers arrived. The adolescent jaguar killed nine animals before he was tranquilized and recaptured.

Jaguar that escaped back in fortified exhibit

Valerio, a 3-year-old jaguar, explores his revamped and reinforced habitat at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans on Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019. Tuesday was the first time Valerio has been out in public view since July 15, when he escaped before zookeepers arrived. The adolescent jaguar killed nine animals before he was tranquilized and recaptured.

February 8, 2019, 6:00am Life

The jaguar that escaped last summer and killed nine animals is back on display at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans. Read story

In this Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 photo, Muhammed Toren, 18, left, and Berkan Toren, 20, enjoy a hot spring along with their water buffaloes near the village of Budakli, in the mountainous Bitlis province of southeastern Turkey. Residents of the village with some 60 homes walk hundreds of buffaloes up snow-covered roads to the geothermal springs in the winter. Villagers say the hot springs heal buffaloes’ wounds, alleviate discomfort in their breasts and make quality milk. The village’s main source of income is cheese, butter and milk from the buffaloes.

Buffaloes love to bathe in eastern Turkey’s hot springs

In this Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019 photo, Muhammed Toren, 18, left, and Berkan Toren, 20, enjoy a hot spring along with their water buffaloes near the village of Budakli, in the mountainous Bitlis province of southeastern Turkey. Residents of the village with some 60 homes walk hundreds of buffaloes up snow-covered roads to the geothermal springs in the winter. Villagers say the hot springs heal buffaloes’ wounds, alleviate discomfort in their breasts and make quality milk. The village’s main source of income is cheese, butter and milk from the buffaloes.

February 8, 2019, 6:00am Life

For the buffaloes in eastern Turkey, the hot springs in the mountainous Bitlis province are a welcome refuge from the freezing wintry weather. Read story

The National Zoo’s Moke, a western lowland gorilla born April 15, has fractured his femur.

‘Daredevil’ baby gorilla breaks leg

The National Zoo’s Moke, a western lowland gorilla born April 15, has fractured his femur.

February 8, 2019, 6:00am Life

The National Zoo’s infant gorilla has a broken leg and zoo officials aren’t sure how it happened. Read story

Dozens of animals seized from Puget Island rescue facility

February 6, 2019, 6:53am Latest News

Authorities say dozens of neglected animals were seized from a property on Puget Island in the Columbia River. Read story

Young male wolf found dead in Oregon near Mount Hood

February 5, 2019, 8:49am Northwest

A wolf that might have been injured when it was captured and fitted with a radio collar was found dead near Mount Hood in northern Oregon, wildlife officials said. Read story

Lauren Beyer and her Rhodesian Ridgeback, Sierra, of Portland compete at the Mt. Hood Doberman dog agility trials at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

Dogs show off agility at trials, a qualifier for nationals

Lauren Beyer and her Rhodesian Ridgeback, Sierra, of Portland compete at the Mt. Hood Doberman dog agility trials at the Clark County Event Center at the Fairgrounds.

February 3, 2019, 9:55pm Clark County News

At the end of her run on an agility course, Skye, a sheltie, and her owner, Sherri Hollenbeck, made their way to a plastic chair a few feet away. After staring at her owner during their exit, Skye enthusiastically grabbed a treat, jumped on the chair and laid down. Read story

Mom gets ‘incredible’ response for coolers to shelter animals in winter

February 2, 2019, 6:05am Life

In December, Stephanie Lindquist-Johnson of Roeland Park, Kan., placed a post on Nextdoor, a neighborhood social media site, seeking unwanted foam coolers, the type often used to ship steaks or hams. Read story

Joie Henney, 65, hugs his emotional support alligator, Wally, inside his home in York Haven, Pa.

With alligator, it’s see you later, depression

Joie Henney, 65, hugs his emotional support alligator, Wally, inside his home in York Haven, Pa.

February 1, 2019, 6:00am Pets & Wildlife

Wally is bashful, a big teddy bear who likes to snuggle and give hugs, an animal so at peace that he befriends the little goldfish and bullfrogs he’s supposed to eat. Read story

Cats get attention from visitors on opening day at Cat & Craft in Vista, Calif., on Jan. 12.

Feline-loving couple open cat cafe

Cats get attention from visitors on opening day at Cat & Craft in Vista, Calif., on Jan. 12.

February 1, 2019, 5:00am Life

On their first date in 2013, Caroline and Andrew Vaught felt a spark right away. Maybe it was their shared backgrounds in business or perhaps it was the wine. But Caroline thinks something else sealed the deal. Read story