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In this May 27, 2015 photo provided by the Wildlife Conservation Society, a southern pudu fawn walks in its enclosure at the Queens Zoo in New York.

Cuteness alert! World’s smallest deer species born at NY zoo

In this May 27, 2015 photo provided by the Wildlife Conservation Society, a southern pudu fawn walks in its enclosure at the Queens Zoo in New York.

June 8, 2015, 12:00am Nation & World

NEW YORK — A tiny deer is generating a giant dose of cuteness in New York City. Read story

Actor Jack McBrayer is one of the panelists at this weekend's CatConLA in Los Angeles.

It’s cool to love cats at CatConLA event this weekend

Actor Jack McBrayer is one of the panelists at this weekend's CatConLA in Los Angeles.

June 5, 2015, 12:00am Entertainment

LOS ANGELES -- The online cat craze is stepping into the real world. Read story

Four clouded leopard cubs, some nearly asleep after a feeding, gather together at the Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium, Friday in Tacoma. The quadruplets were born on May 12 and now weigh about 1.7 lbs. each.

Public can see clouded leopard cubs at Tacoma zoo

Four clouded leopard cubs, some nearly asleep after a feeding, gather together at the Point Defiance Zoo &amp; Aquarium, Friday in Tacoma. The quadruplets were born on May 12 and now weigh about 1.7 lbs. each.

June 5, 2015, 12:00am Northwest

TACOMA -- Four clouded leopard cubs are now on display at a Tacoma zoo. Read story

Robin Young, holds Faith the Pug, a foster dog, at The Promenade in Charlotte, N.C.

So, you really think you want to foster a dog?

Robin Young, holds Faith the Pug, a foster dog, at The Promenade in Charlotte, N.C.

June 5, 2015, 12:00am Life

Ask anyone who fosters dogs and they'll tell you that everyone says it. Read story

This May 17, 2013 photo provided by Atina Cote shows her pet bird, Beeker, a 6 year old female spectacled parrotlet in Toronto. Cote?s three birds roam freely in her home, participate in making bird treats and bird toys, nibble playfully at her fingers as she types at her computer keyboard and even join her in the shower. When she walks in the front door, Cote says, her beloved Beeker, Schroeder and Charlie joyfully sing, ?Hey Bird! Hey Bird!?

Owning birds a joy and a commitment

This May 17, 2013 photo provided by Atina Cote shows her pet bird, Beeker, a 6 year old female spectacled parrotlet in Toronto. Cote?s three birds roam freely in her home, participate in making bird treats and bird toys, nibble playfully at her fingers as she types at her computer keyboard and even join her in the shower. When she walks in the front door, Cote says, her beloved Beeker, Schroeder and Charlie joyfully sing, ?Hey Bird! Hey Bird!?

June 5, 2015, 12:00am Life

Atina Cote's three birds roam freely in her home, participate in making bird treats and bird toys, nibble playfully at her fingers as she types at her computer keyboard and even join her in the shower. Read story

Fotolia This year, 32 percent of the UW's bachelor's degrees in computer science this year will be awarded to women.

More women drawn to computer science

Fotolia This year, 32 percent of the UW's bachelor's degrees in computer science this year will be awarded to women.

June 5, 2015, 12:00am Life

SEATTLE — Siena Dumas Ang never thought she would come to love computer science. Read story

Derek Bryceson/National Geographic Creative As a younger woman, Jane Goodall changed research by treating animals -- such as this chimpanzee, named Freud -- as individuals.

Jane Goodall: Chimps’ best friend

Derek Bryceson/National Geographic Creative As a younger woman, Jane Goodall changed research by treating animals -- such as this chimpanzee, named Freud -- as individuals.

June 5, 2015, 12:00am Life

Much of what we know about how chimpanzees behave is thanks to one person: Jane Goodall. Read story

Shelter helps dogs behave by giving them free play first

June 5, 2015, 12:00am Life

PHOENIX, Ore. — Dogs need to play. Read story

Activists: Decline of elephants in Tanzania is catastrophic

June 3, 2015, 12:00am Nation & World

NAIROBI, Kenya -- The sharp decline of the elephant population in Tanzania, most likely due to poaching, is catastrophic, a wildlife conservation group said Tuesday. Read story

Jody and Jason Beach of Washougal -- and their 6-year-old Italian greyhound, Enzo -- run toward the finish of the Hike on the Dike 10K in Washougal as walkers start out on the course.

Sneakers and paws run to help Humane Society

Jody and Jason Beach of Washougal -- and their 6-year-old Italian greyhound, Enzo -- run toward the finish of the Hike on the Dike 10K in Washougal as walkers start out on the course.

May 31, 2015, 12:00am Clark County News

WASHOUGAL — Runners and walkers of all ages — and breeds — spent their Saturday morning hiking the dike to support the community's furry friends. Read story