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By David Bois | Thu Nov 5, 2009 11:15 AM ET

Science brings the dirt on critters gettin' down: Fiddler crabs trade sex for muscle, and fruit bats will readily fly south of the equator. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Wed Nov 4, 2009 1:55 PM ET

A canine-loving pastor introduces a dog-centric church service — and it's a hit. Read More

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By Chaniga Vorasarun | Tue Nov 3, 2009 8:06 PM ET

What we won't spend to see their slobbery faces smile. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Sun Nov 1, 2009 1:10 PM ET

A North Carolina deer finds its way into an indoor pool. No big whoop, he just wanted to swim a few laps. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Sun Nov 1, 2009 1:02 PM ET

Ilya the manatee was rescued this week after wandering far from home and up to the Garden State. Read More

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By Sarah Parsons | Sun Oct 25, 2009 8:39 AM ET

Manhattan restaurant, Oceana, decided it will not cook 70-year-old lobster, Peter. Read More

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By Jac Chebatoris | Fri Oct 23, 2009 11:00 AM ET

Which litter is best for your feline friend? Read More

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By Sarah Parsons | Fri Oct 23, 2009 9:47 AM ET

Pooches are visiting schools and libraries across the country to help kids read better. Read More

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By Kathy Ehrich Dowd | Tue Oct 20, 2009 8:29 PM ET

A coyote and a cat get trapped in cars on opposite coasts and both miraculously survive. Read More

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By Darragh Worland | Mon Oct 19, 2009 11:51 AM ET

It's time for Rover to get off his duff and start doing his part to help the environment. Luckily, there are some eco-friendly products on the market to make it easy for him. Read More

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