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Critically endangered and ancient Himalayan wolf needs global conservation attention

Although the Himalayan wolf is visibly distinct from its European cousin, its current distribution has mostly been a matter of assumption, rather than evident truth. Being the most ancient wolf lineage, known to science, its status has been assigned as Critically Endangered. Now, an international research team report the wolf from Nepal's largest protected area, thus proving its existence in the region. View the source article
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This Dog Goes Outside, But Watch His Amazing Reaction Once They Realize Who Was There

What began as a regular potty break turned into a heartwarming reunion. The owner gathers four of her five dogs together before letting them outside and once they're let loose, we see one of the Great Danes make a beeline for the storage shed. It's almost as if he knew what was waiting for him. Then, the other dogs follow and they find their soldier waiting with the same amount of excitement, if not more. As the other dogs happily romp around their owner, taking turns jumping up on their hin
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600 Corgis Celebrated On The Beach for the 13th Annual Corgi Beach Day

Hopefully you remember Corgi Con from last year—where 500 Corgis took over a beach in San Francisco for one of the most adorable beach get-togethers ever? If not, this year we've got something even better: more than 600 Corgis taking the beach by storm for the 13th Annual Corgi Beach Day. Rain or shine was no matter, as Corgi lovers from all over came in to celebrate in the midst of rain. The event took place at the Huntington Dog Beach and proceeds went to the local rescue organization Quee
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Wiener Dog Doing Agility Makes Up the Rules on the Fly

Edith is all about the climb. This miniature Dachshund and Twitter star showed just how cute a few mistakes can be when she ran around the agility course and, fueled by just a wee-bit too much excitement, did a few extra obstacles. Edith seems to prefer darting up the A frame and dog walk—she took several detours to show off her sprinting skills on the elevated equipment. See her full run here: More like this: Little Dogs Doing Agility {Photos} Golden Retriever Hilariously Bombs
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'Burnt Hot Dog' sea cucumbers raise red flags for threatened global fisheries

'Burnt Hot Dog' sea cucumbers take center stage in a new genetic study that digs into their valued spot in marine ecosystems across Japan's Okinawa Island as well as their extreme vulnerability to environmental stress and over-fishing. A team of researchers says their study's findings are an urgent call for increased fisheries management and protections for ecologically important sea cucumbers worldwide. View the source article
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Before retinal cells die, they regenerate, blindness study finds

In a new study, researchers have shown that retinal cells in three distinct forms of canine early-onset blindness possess an unexpected feature: they temporarily rejuvenate. Further investigation into the reasons for this period of retinal neuron proliferation could lead to molecular targets for intervening in cell death and maintaining functional photoreceptor cells and a working retina. View the source article
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Dogs Enjoy a Concert Performed Just for Them

Laurie Anderson, a musician and experimental artist, visited the set of The Late Show with Steve Colbert to promote her film, Heart of a Dog, and while she was there, she performed a concert for an audience of six dogs. The dogs’ interest in the performance seemed to range in from rapt to distracted to indifferent. Anderson’s film, which will air on HBO on April 25, focuses on the transition into the afterlife as written about in the Tibetan Book of the Dead and features Anderson’s late husban
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[Photos] Border Collie Missing for 7 Years Reunited With Family

Ten years ago, Australian couple Nikki and Simon were devastated when their 6-month-old Border Collie, Sammy, went missing from their yard. After seven years, their dog was returned to them, and it was clear he had suffered from neglect. After he was nursed back to health, the couple invited photographer Kelly Pilgrim-Byrne to do a photo shoot with Sammy and their other Border Collie, Billie. Sammie as a puppy before he went missing Nikki and Simon had welcomed Billie into their home after
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Bruiser, Chihuahua from Legally Blonde, Passes Away at 18

Moonie, the Chihuahua who played Bruiser in the 2001 film Legally Blonde, has passed away at age 18. His costar, Reese Witherspoon, who played the fashionable Harvard law student Elle Woods, took to Facebook to post a touching tribute in his honor: "He was a sweet little Chihuahua who was very loved," she wrote. "I will never forget all the days we spent together ... I'm sure his tail is wagging in the sky."       RIP, Moonie.  View the source article
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