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Louise Joyce was walking her dog on Ardeer Beach in Ayrshire when she found the creature. Her photos have created some confusion, as experts say it's too big to be a native snake ...

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Well over a century since its discovery, this tiny never-before-pictured mammal has been photographed alive. The pointy-nosed ...

Made from petroleum and chemically known as erythrosine, red dye No. 3 is a synthetic color additive used to give foods and beverages a cherry-red color.

A vet has shared the one phrase she hates hearing people say to their pets when they die, as the words spoken in their final ...

Kristen Lopez, an author with a disability, lives in North Hollywood with her mother, who is also her caretaker. They decided ...

The Sweetbriar Nature Center on Long Island, New York, is raising awareness about the importance of proper fishing line disposal.

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