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In this Jan. 20, 2018 photo, a cow stands near to a group of bison, near Wasilkowo village, 10 km from Hajnowka, Poland. A farmyard cow in Poland has chosen freedom this winter, roaming with a bison herd for three months after escaping its pen. The cow has been spotted following the bison across meadows bordering a forest in eastern Poland as they forage for food.

Cow escapes farm to run free with wild bison in Poland

In this Jan. 20, 2018 photo, a cow stands near to a group of bison, near Wasilkowo village, 10 km from Hajnowka, Poland. A farmyard cow in Poland has chosen freedom this winter, roaming with a bison herd for three months after escaping its pen. The cow has been spotted following the bison across meadows bordering a forest in eastern Poland as they forage for food.

January 25, 2018, 9:42am Life

A farmyard cow in Poland has chosen freedom this winter, roaming with a herd of bison for three months after escaping its pen. Read story

Cloned monkeys Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua in Shanghai, China. Researchers said the genetically identical long-tailed macaques are the first primate clones made by by the method that produced Dolly the sheep.

Move over, Dolly: Monkeys cloned; a step closer to people?

Cloned monkeys Zhong Zhong and Hua Hua in Shanghai, China. Researchers said the genetically identical long-tailed macaques are the first primate clones made by by the method that produced Dolly the sheep.

January 24, 2018, 9:59am Life

For the first time, researchers have used the cloning method that produced Dolly the sheep to create two healthy monkeys, bringing science an important step closer to being able to do the same with humans. Read story

John Wren, left, with Military dog Ayron and his handler Staff Sergeant Jeremy Mayerhoffer, centre, and US Lieutenant Colonel Alan Throop, right, during a ceremony to posthumously award the PDSA Dickin Medal, , to Chips, in London, Monday.

WWII U.S. Army hero dog receives posthumous medal

John Wren, left, with Military dog Ayron and his handler Staff Sergeant Jeremy Mayerhoffer, centre, and US Lieutenant Colonel Alan Throop, right, during a ceremony to posthumously award the PDSA Dickin Medal, , to Chips, in London, Monday.

January 19, 2018, 6:05am Life

A U.S. Army dog that attacked a machine-gun nest during World War II was posthumously awarded Britain’s highest honor for animal bravery on Monday. Read story

In this image taken on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, Ulisse, an Afghan greyhound, wears a coat created by designer Giovanna Temellini at the Temellini boutique, in Milan, Italy. Milan has long been known for its pret-a-porter. Now the pooches want in with a new line of haute couture for canines: Temellini Dog a Porter.

Milan line offers canine couture for pampered pooches

In this image taken on Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2018, Ulisse, an Afghan greyhound, wears a coat created by designer Giovanna Temellini at the Temellini boutique, in Milan, Italy. Milan has long been known for its pret-a-porter. Now the pooches want in with a new line of haute couture for canines: Temellini Dog a Porter.

January 19, 2018, 6:02am Life

Milan has long been the world’s ready-to-wear fashion leader. Now, dogs are getting in on the Italian city’s sartorial scene with a new line of haute couture for canines. Read story

Dr. Beverly K. Sturges holds Spanky on the exam table at UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, in Davis, Calif., April 13. The bulldog puppy received stem cell therapy for spina bifida.

Animals get cutting edge care

Dr. Beverly K. Sturges holds Spanky on the exam table at UC Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, in Davis, Calif., April 13. The bulldog puppy received stem cell therapy for spina bifida.

January 19, 2018, 6:02am Life

Patients from around the world come to the University of California, Davis Veterinary Medical Teaching Hospital, a showcase of pioneering therapies. The top-ranked veterinary program in the world offers 34 specialties including cardiology, oncology and neurology. Read story

Endangered whale’s calving season peaks, but no babies seen

January 18, 2018, 11:40am Life

Scientists watching for baby right whales off the Southeast U.S. coast have yet to spot a single newborn seven weeks into the endangered species' calving season — the longest researchers have gone without any sightings in nearly 30 years. Read story

Wendy Hapgood, left, and John Steward, directors of the Wild Tomorrow Fund, measure an elephant tusk at a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation warehouse in Albany, N.Y. The tusk was part of a $4.5 million seizure of illegal ivory from a New York City antiques shop. To help support anti-poaching efforts, scientists will use carbon dating to determine when the elephant was killed and DNA analysis to pinpoint where it came from in Africa.

Seized ivory probed for clues that could help save elephants

Wendy Hapgood, left, and John Steward, directors of the Wild Tomorrow Fund, measure an elephant tusk at a New York State Department of Environmental Conservation warehouse in Albany, N.Y. The tusk was part of a $4.5 million seizure of illegal ivory from a New York City antiques shop. To help support anti-poaching efforts, scientists will use carbon dating to determine when the elephant was killed and DNA analysis to pinpoint where it came from in Africa.

January 15, 2018, 9:25am Life

Scientists are using information gleaned from both illegal ivory art and elephant dung to provide clues that could help save the lives of pachyderms that are being slaughtered for their tusks in Africa. Read story

Illinois zoo holds contest to name baby giraffe

January 15, 2018, 9:22am Life

There’s a tall, newborn resident at the Peoria Zoo in Illinois, but she needs a name. Read story

Karen Passafaro holds her dog Alba, 13 months old, during a hunt for truffles in Placerville, Calif., on Dec. 18. “Her name stems from a region of Italy known for the white truffles,” said Passafaro. Renee C.

Truffle dogs train to find buried treasure

Karen Passafaro holds her dog Alba, 13 months old, during a hunt for truffles in Placerville, Calif., on Dec. 18. “Her name stems from a region of Italy known for the white truffles,” said Passafaro. Renee C.

January 12, 2018, 6:04am Life

Mila smells the aroma of buried treasure in a field of hazelnut trees north of Placerville, then paws at the ground, indicating to Staci O’Toole that deliciousness is hiding beneath the soil. Read story

Nederlandse kooikerhondje, Escher, right, and Rhett are shown during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in New York. The club announced that it’s recognizing the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. They’re the first breeds added to the roster since 2016.

American Kennel Club adds 2 breeds

Nederlandse kooikerhondje, Escher, right, and Rhett are shown during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in New York. The club announced that it’s recognizing the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. They’re the first breeds added to the roster since 2016.

January 12, 2018, 6:00am Life

A spirited Dutch duck-luring dog and a friendly French rabbit hound are now running with the American Kennel Club’s pack. Read story