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  Mar 18

  Rare sighting of four snow leopards together sparks frenzy of excitement

  CNN - Sophia Saifi

  Islamabad, Pakistan CNN — Footage of four, rarely-seen snow leopards clambering up snowy cliffs in northern Pakistan has created a frenzy of excitement among conservationists. Snow leopards are among the world’s most elusive creatures in the wild and it is hard to catch even one on camera, let alone …

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  Dinosaurs: Facts about the reptiles that roamed Earth more than 66 million years ago

  Live Science - Jess Thomson

  Discover interesting facts about when dinosaurs lived, why they died and how big they got Dinosaurs are the extinct relatives of birds that roamed the …

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  Dogs’ and owners’ hearts sync during interactions, research finds

  psypost.org - Eric W. Dolan

  Researchers have uncovered new insights into the relationship between dogs and their owners. A study published in Scientific Reports has found that a …

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  Just having a pet doesn’t help mental health – but pet-owners with secure relationships with their pets are less depressed

  theconversation.com - Brian N. Chin

  For many people, pets provide unconditional love, companionship and a sense of security. But not all human-pet relationships are beneficial, and some …

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  High microplastic levels in bird lungs suggest widespread air pollution impact

  phys.org - Katherine Egan Bennett

  Microscopic plastic pollutants drifting through the air are lodging in the lungs of birds, a new University of Texas at Arlington study finds. …

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  10 Extraordinary Animals Known for Their Healing Powers

  Animals Around The Globe - Andrew Alpin

  Throughout human history, animals have played crucial roles in healing, both physically and emotionally. Some animals inspire groundbreaking medical …