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Pets & Wildlife

Pet tigers taken from Nevada property amid legal battle

April 10, 2025, 5:09am Life

Deputies took seven pet tigers from a Nevada property amid an ongoing legal battle with the exotic animals’ owner, officials said. Read story

Southern resident orcas’ J Pod has another baby

April 9, 2025, 10:44am Life

A new baby orca born to J Pod is a ray of hope for the endangered southern resident killer whales. Read story

An uptick of ticks in Washington? Study of trail reports to help track sightings

April 8, 2025, 11:26am Northwest

Tick sightings are on the rise in Western Washington, according to research conducted by a University of Washington master’s degree student. Read story

Wolverine gives birth to 3 kits at Alaska zoo

April 7, 2025, 4:01pm Life

A zoo in Alaska has three new residents: a trio of female wolverine kits. Read story

A gray wolf.

Washington wolf population declines slightly for first time in 16 years

A gray wolf.

April 7, 2025, 9:27am Latest News

Washington's wolf numbers shrank slightly last year for the first time in 16 years. Read story

Researchers to map invasive green crab’s genome

April 6, 2025, 2:26pm Northwest

Washington will soon have another tool to support long-term management for one of the highest-priority invasive species, European green crab, thanks to additional state funding dedicated to genetic research. Read story

For dogs, many landlords impose weight restrictions.

Navigating apartments and pet rules

For dogs, many landlords impose weight restrictions.

April 5, 2025, 5:55am Life

Finding my first place out of college, I didn’t need too much. So long as the walls weren’t stained with gunk from previous tenants and the kitchen was operable, I was satisfied. Read story

Chase Benoit, who is incarcerated at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, holds a pair of service dogs in training March 28 in San Quentin, Calif.

Inmates and the pups they trained reunite

Chase Benoit, who is incarcerated at the San Quentin Rehabilitation Center, holds a pair of service dogs in training March 28 in San Quentin, Calif.

April 4, 2025, 6:04am Life

Hugs, tears, barking and tail wagging abounded at San Quentin’s prison when two black Labradors reunited with the incarcerated men who helped raise them to be service dogs. Read story

Utility worker rescues dog trapped in 10-foot sinkhole

April 4, 2025, 6:04am Life

After an Arizona dog fell down a more than 10-feet-deep sinkhole, it would be days before he was rescued. Read story

Orcas recorded hunting new shark species

April 4, 2025, 5:59am Life

Orcas are known to eat a wide variety of marine creatures, including seals, squid, dolphins, rays and even seabirds. Now, a new species has been added to their menu. Read story