The problem of overcrowded animal shelters is something we have been hearing about and reporting on for some time. In this special Evening Edition, we take a closer look at the problem: why it’s happening, what's being done about it, and what you can do to help pets in need.
Caring for a pet can be expensive but there are some free and cheap resources that can help.
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A dolphin rescue center said most of the dead dolphins were from the endangered Azov species.
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In one Indian town, monkeys will steal your glasses — and give them back if you toss them a container of mango juice. It's one more sign of the impact of urbanization on the wild.
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The 166-million-year-old footprint tracks, found at a quarry in southern England, mark one of the largest discoveries in decades.
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Migrating hundreds and hundreds of miles is hard work for the common noctule bat. But this European species makes its marathon journey a little bit easier by paying attention to the weather.
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The San Diego Humane Society’s Community Cats program releases both feral and friendly cats back to their outdoor homes after spaying or neutering them.