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Animals

Animal Features

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Puppies Trained for Land-Mine Duty

A litter of puppies are undergoing training to help sniff out unexploded munitions that litter the Cambodian countryside.

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Marine Marvels

Take a close look at creatures of the oceans that rival anything on land when it comes to colors, textures, and surprises

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Video: Quake Panda Gives Birth

Guo Guo, a panda that survived China's massive May earthquake, gave birth to twins on July 6.

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Everyday Explorers

Grab your camera and capture the excitement of your world. Share your videos, check out other clips, rate your favorites, and more!

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Wildlife Filmmaker

Create your own nature films and mash-ups online using archive footage, sounds, and musical scores.

Animal News

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Caribbean Monk Seal Extinct

Federal officials in the U.S. have confirmed what biologists have long thought: The Caribbean monk seal has gone the way of the dodo.

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