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Two barking sea lions charge through crowd during breeding season at San Diego’s La Jolla Cove

July 27, 2023, 8:09am Life

Two male sea lions were recorded on video this week charging at each other and running through a group of beachgoers at San Diego’s La Jolla Cove, a scene that animal experts say reflects the typical behavior of male sea lions during breeding season. Read story

Kittens eat food and lounge around Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

Humane Society for Southwest Washington: Practice patience with stray cats, kittens

Kittens eat food and lounge around Friday at the Humane Society for Southwest Washington.

July 21, 2023, 6:37pm Clark County Life

As summer continues, the Humane Society for Southwest Washington urges members of the community to reconsider before bringing stray cats and kittens to its shelter. Read story

Rabbits gather on the sidewalk July 11 in Wilton Manors, Fla.

Domestic rabbits invade Florida suburb

Rabbits gather on the sidewalk July 11 in Wilton Manors, Fla.

July 21, 2023, 6:06am Life

When Alicia Griggs steps outside her suburban Fort Lauderdale home, Florida’s latest invasive species comes a-hoppin’ down the street: lionhead rabbits. Read story

U.S. Navy Sailors hangout with a Mutts with a Mission service dog aboard the USS George Washington at Naval Station Norfolk on July 13.

Sailors visit with puppies on a mission for mental health

U.S. Navy Sailors hangout with a Mutts with a Mission service dog aboard the USS George Washington at Naval Station Norfolk on July 13.

July 21, 2023, 6:05am Life

Machinist’s mate Isiah Nathan, 19, was one of several sailors on the USS George Washington who stepped away from their duties last week to pet the visitors from Mutts with a Mission. Read story

This image from video provided by TMX shows an encounter between a female otter and a surfer off the coast of Santa Cruz, Calif., on Sunday, July 9, 2023. California wildlife officials are trying to capture and rehome the otter.

The sea otter harassing surfers off the California coast eludes capture as her fan club grows

This image from video provided by TMX shows an encounter between a female otter and a surfer off the coast of Santa Cruz, Calif., on Sunday, July 9, 2023. California wildlife officials are trying to capture and rehome the otter.

July 21, 2023, 6:00am Life

A sea otter launched into the national spotlight after images of her aggressively wresting surfboards away from surfers off the coast of Santa Cruz, California circulated on social media is building a fan club as she continues to evade capture. Read story

This handout photo issued by British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) shows pilot whales in North Tolsta, on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, Sunday, July 16, 2023. A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland in the worst mass whale stranding in the area, marine experts said Monday. Marine rescuers, the coast guard and police were called to Traigh Mhor beach on the Isle of Lewis in northwest Scotland after receiving reports that dozens of the mammals were in difficulty there early Sunday.

Pod of 55 pilot whales die after being stranded on a beach in Scotland

This handout photo issued by British Divers Marine Life Rescue (BDMLR) shows pilot whales in North Tolsta, on the Isle of Lewis, Scotland, Sunday, July 16, 2023. A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland in the worst mass whale stranding in the area, marine experts said Monday. Marine rescuers, the coast guard and police were called to Traigh Mhor beach on the Isle of Lewis in northwest Scotland after receiving reports that dozens of the mammals were in difficulty there early Sunday.

July 17, 2023, 9:29am Nation & World

A pod of 55 pilot whales have died after they were found washed ashore on a beach in Scotland in the worst mass whale stranding in the area, marine experts said Monday. Read story

A hummingbird hangs around flowers at Clark Public Utilities' pollinator garden at its Orchards Operations Center.

Entomologist, author shares tips on how to make Clark County welcoming to vital pollinators

A hummingbird hangs around flowers at Clark Public Utilities' pollinator garden at its Orchards Operations Center.

July 15, 2023, 6:06am Clark County Life

Habitat degradation is taking a toll on bees and other pollinators that serve a crucial role in our ecosystem. But you can create a haven in your yard to help them out. Read story

A hot gray squirrel stretches out resting on a wooden deck railing in summer (iStock.com)

No, that squirrel isn’t hurt or dead. It’s ‘splooting.’

A hot gray squirrel stretches out resting on a wooden deck railing in summer (iStock.com)

July 14, 2023, 6:30am Life

This time of year, you may see squirrels sprawled out on sidewalks, tree branches, deck railings or in shady spots, belly-down and appendages extended. Read story

Bottlenose dolphins swim in open waters off Sarasota Bay, Fla.

Study: Dolphin mothers use baby talk to call to their young

Bottlenose dolphins swim in open waters off Sarasota Bay, Fla.

July 14, 2023, 6:28am Life

You know instantly when someone is speaking to an infant or small child. It turns out that dolphin mothers also use a kind of high-pitched baby talk. Read story

Remains and photographs of a deceased domestic cat.

When a pet dies, how do I help my child cope?

Remains and photographs of a deceased domestic cat.

July 14, 2023, 5:40am Health

How your child reacts to your pet’s death will depend on their age and developmental level. When children display emotions like sadness, it’s important to validate them. Read story